Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Empis tessellata

Posted by Lathers on 19-06-2012 15:50
#1

Hi all,

Can anyone tell me the probable cause of the grey fungus? spiraling from this dead Empis tessellata?
Did it develop post mortem or is it the cause of death which I believe to be more likely as the fly appeared quite 'fresh' in appearance.
Picture taken 12 June 2012 at Brandon Marsh, Warwickshire, U.K.

(Thanks Tony for your ID to my last post).

Edited by Lathers on 19-06-2012 16:27

Posted by Paul Beuk on 19-06-2012 19:56
#2

Typical case of Entomophthora muscae

Posted by Lathers on 19-06-2012 23:16
#3

Thanks Paul, The link makes interesting reading.

Regards, Paul L.