Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Drone fly?

Posted by rob1619 on 02-06-2008 16:24
#1
Location Cyprus.
I saw this cool looking fly/bee in my garden and want to know what kind it is....thanks!
I have more pics from different angles if that will help!
i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/Rob1619/beefly5.jpg

Posted by rob1619 on 02-06-2008 18:39
#2
Here are a few more of the Drone fly.
1.
i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/Rob1619/beefly6.jpg
2.
i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/Rob1619/beefly9.jpg
3.
i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/Rob1619/beefly11.jpg

Posted by Paul Beuk on 02-06-2008 18:57
#3
Eristalinus taeniops, the zebra-striped-eye dronefly. I think I will stick to scientific names. :P

Posted by rob1619 on 02-06-2008 18:59
#4
Thanks for the ID;)
I never seen anything like that before so i just had to get an ID:D