Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Conopidae 1

Posted by Rafael Estevez on 27-12-2008 17:07
#1

Pictured in Sanzoles (Zamora) Spain at abt 700 mts., July 2007.-
Size about 8 mm., in small forest (Populus alba) in chalky hills.-
Sorry but I only have this shot available.
Rafael

Posted by David Clements on 02-01-2009 18:42
#2

Very nice fly. This is a male Melanosoma bicolor.

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 02-01-2009 18:53
#3

Melanosoma!! Finally I see a decent photo! I have no idea with the appearance of Melanosoma. The proboscis is similar in some way with D. punctata.

Posted by Rafael Estevez on 02-01-2009 20:04
#4

Thanks for the ID David, and also to Jorge for his comment.
Rafael