Thread subject: Diptera.info :: lovely little fly ..Pipunculidae maybe?

Posted by fleabag on 03-05-2007 21:59
#1
Hi,

Please could anyone help to id this lovely little fella,found today in rural sussex,maybe about 2-3mm ish?

thanks,

Noel.
Edited by fleabag on 03-05-2007 21:59

Posted by Paul Beuk on 03-05-2007 22:03
#2
Eudorylas.

Posted by Tony Irwin on 03-05-2007 22:17
#3
Hi Noel - I've no idea which species, just wanted to say it's a cracking photo! Cool

Posted by conopid on 03-05-2007 22:25
#4
Yes lovely fly, lovely, no stunnung photo!Smile

Posted by fleabag on 03-05-2007 22:33
#5
thanks PaulSmile

Tony + Nigel ..thankyou ..I was lucky a few turned out ok,with the strong wind we had todaySmile

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 03-05-2007 22:35
#6
in which plant do you see that? Did you see any swarm or these flies? Very low on the ground?? the photo is great!

Posted by David Gibbs on 04-05-2007 15:09
#7
Eudorylas looks right, dark hind femora and ppl and somewhat hidden ovipositor suggest zonatus (Zett.). Need to see ovipositor clearly to be sure.

Posted by fleabag on 04-05-2007 16:55
#8
thanksSmile

Jorge ...i looked,but didnt find any more ....it was sat lowdown,on a blade of grass near a hedgerow at the bottom of a valley....i spotted it while i was pestering the local robberflies

Posted by walwyn on 04-05-2007 22:57
#9
Superb photo, and an amazing fly.