Thread subject:
Diptera.info :: Atylotus fulvus
Posted by
syrphus
on 03-12-2007 15:35
#1
The attached picture was taken in N Scotland on 23/09/07 at NH293128 by Jane Bowman. It has been suggested on very good authority that it might be Atylotus fulvus. Any opinions? We do know the potential significance of this determination.
Murdo Macdonald
Edited by
syrphus
on 02-07-2013 15:42
Posted by
Kahis
on 03-12-2007 15:42
#2
It certainly looks like
A. fulvus
, although a rather worn one. It is a rather common fen species here in Fennoskandia.
Posted by
syrphus
on 03-12-2007 15:55
#3
Thanks Kahis. At 7 minutes you are rather slow today! ;-)
In case you are not aware of the status in Scotland, it has not been recorded since 1923, and never in this area.
Murdo
Posted by
Kahis
on 03-12-2007 16:50
#4
I spent some time looking up the ditribution in Britain from Stubbs & Drake. I'll try to be faster next time
Posted by
Zeegers
on 03-12-2007 17:44
#5
Nevertheless, the identification by Kahis is excellent.
Theo
