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Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Fly ID (Muir of Dinnet, Scotland)

Posted by Gman on 26-07-2022 15:06

Hi All
This fly appeared from nowhere and started featsing on the very small black flies that were all over this small thistle.
I noticed the bright red spot(?) on the scutellum. But I have no idea whether this is some sort of parasite or infection
etc? If anyone has an idea please let me know.

Could someone also ID the fly please?

Yours, Gareth

Posted by John Carr on 26-07-2022 15:52

I think Scathophagidae with a mite.

Posted by Tony Irwin on 26-07-2022 20:45

The fly appears to be a female Scathophaga stercoraria

Posted by Gman on 27-07-2022 15:36

Isn't Scathophaga stercoraria a Yellow Dung Fly?

One I took earlier in the year
https://www.flickr.com/photos/157476475@N03/52189158782/in/photolist-2nvM5Es

Posted by Tony Irwin on 27-07-2022 16:29

The photo you took earlier is a male. Females are not so hairy, and usually dull green in colour.

Posted by Gman on 27-07-2022 21:39

Thanks Tony for the education

Posted by Paul Beuk on 29-07-2022 10:48

The small flies are Empis sp.

Posted by Gman on 29-07-2022 16:39

Thanks Paul