Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Rhinophoridae ?

Posted by ChasMacey on 04-05-2007 11:33
#1
Hi,

Is this one of the Tachinidae ? the photos were taken in Surrey Southern England on 6th July 2006 unfortunaetly I didn't record the size.

Regards Chas


Nb edited Title to reflect Theo's Id.
Edited by ChasMacey on 04-05-2007 15:31

Posted by Zeegers on 04-05-2007 13:48
#2
IT's the male of Rhinphora lepida (Rhinophoridae)
Small, but very common indeed.
Easy feature: topcel is stalked, and mouth is a little projecting

Theo Zeegers

Posted by ChasMacey on 04-05-2007 15:33
#3
Hi Theo,

Many thanks for the id, along with the additional info which I always find useful, and I have changed the subject to reflect the Id.

Regards Chas