Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Fly on flower

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 24-11-2005 15:36
#1

hello diptera-reader,

Does anyone know what kind of fly this is? or familyname.
What is that strange 'naked field' on it's side? Shock

Photo's where made by changing of sunnlight so some are danker and it's colour can differ.

time: 30-10-2005
place: Amsterdam Woord-forest

regards Robert Heemskerk
www.diptera.info/forim/5-1024-1.jpg

Posted by Andre on 25-11-2005 00:32
#2

To me it looks like Anthomyiidae (about 118 species in the Netherlands). What you see is a female, loaded with eggs!

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 25-11-2005 00:58
#3

Thank you for answering!
It sounds reasonable for me!

Robert,