Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Muscidae

Posted by Susan R Walter on 23-02-2007 23:31
#1
I think this is sub-family Muscinae, but I don't suppose anyone will be able to say morePfft I just thought the northern hemisphereans on the forum would enjoy the rather exotic substrate, which is Banksia coccinea Scarlet Banksia. The photo was taken by my father in the Stirling Ranges, Western Australia, 2006 (spring time).

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 24-02-2007 00:02
#2
beautiful Susan!

The Galanthus nivalis over here (Amsterdam) are not so impressive.. Wink

Posted by Tony Irwin on 28-02-2007 23:21
#3
Bush Fly Musca species, probably Musca vetustissima male. PfftPfftPfft Grin

Posted by Susan R Walter on 01-03-2007 13:43
#4
Tony

My father will be soooooo impressed (as am I, come to that!)

It is certainly what I would call a bush fly, but I thought bush flies were actually about 4-5 different species, and probably 2 different families and I never really got to grips with exactly what species Sad