Thread subject: Diptera.info :: A black fly with white spot
Posted by
lweit on 07-06-2006 21:30
#1
Hello
What the ID of this fly, all black with many white spot on the abdomen,it's look like a species of Bombyliidae ??
Photo taken in NE of France, near Metz.
Thank you for your help
#2
I think this must be
Bombylius ater. I am sure I will be corrected if I am wong (at least, I hope
).
#3
I'm not an expert on Bombyliidae, but this fly seems to have the swollen first antennal segments characteristic for the genus
Conophorus. Besides, I think the proboscis isn't long enough for
Bombylius.
#4
Well, the only
Conophorus I have in my Dutch key has yellow hairs. With the dense hairing of the antennae I cannot vouch for a swollen first antennal segment and the poboscis may appear shorter because it is bent downwards. Still, you may be right if it is another species than mentioned in my key...
#5
I know that in southern Europe there are black haired species. But it's time for a Bombyliid specialist to join in...
Posted by
lweit on 10-06-2006 16:15
#6
Another photo of this Bombylidae sp.
Posted by
lweit on 10-06-2006 16:16
#7
and third photo of this Bombylidae sp.
Posted by
Zeegers on 10-06-2006 19:11
#8
I have no doubt that, given the locality, this is Bombylius ater.
Several similar species occur in Spain
Theo Zeegers
Posted by
lweit on 11-06-2006 10:36
#9
Thank you Theo
Louis
#10
Bombylius ater i agree it is this species but it is now called
Bombylella atra. they can look very different depending on the degree of ware, this one is in good condition.
#11
David
How are you on Australian Bomylids?
#12
Phew, apparently I know at least the tiniest little bit about Mediterranean beeflies.