Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Scathophaga cf litorea, Sussex
Posted by Will van Niekerk on 01-03-2012 22:45
#1
Although this one isn't a great image (and none of the ones of this were) I kept it because I hadn't expected to see anything flying around at the time of year (I certainly wouldn't have left the house if I had the option).
20.11.2011
Flint shingle at upper edge of saltmarsh,
Bosham, West Sussex.
Edited by Will van Niekerk on 13-03-2012 21:19
Posted by mossnisse on 01-03-2012 22:50
#2
i would guess it's a Scatophaga because the tick carpet of golden hairs on pleura
Posted by Will van Niekerk on 01-03-2012 23:20
#3
Thanks, updating title.
Posted by Mark-uk on 12-03-2012 18:17
#4
I was thinking
Coelopa frigida - Coelopidae?
Mark
Posted by nielsyese on 12-03-2012 19:21
#5
No, it isn't a Coelopa, it is probably Scathophaga litorea.
Posted by Will van Niekerk on 13-03-2012 21:18
#6
Thank you! Will update title and add images (with cautionary note) to the S. litorea folder.
I must go through gallery and check that I'm not harbouring any further un-illustrated images soon...
Will.