Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Odd fly (to me t least)

Posted by Andre Jas on 17-08-2005 23:05
#1
Does anyone recognize this?

http://www.birdforum.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=28012

Thanks,

Andr
Edited by Andre Jas on 17-08-2005 23:05

Posted by Paul Beuk on 18-08-2005 09:53
#2
This is the snail-killing fly or marsh fly, Coremacera marginata (Sciomyzidae). You can find a picture in the gallery as well (here).

Posted by Andre Jas on 19-08-2005 14:37
#3
Someone suggested coremacera tristis, but I can't compare because I can't find any images of this. I gather coremacera marginata is more common, so more likely or does coremacera tristis look entirely different?

Andr

Posted by Paul Beuk on 19-08-2005 15:52
#4
If the picture was taken in the Netherlands, you can rest assured that it is C. marginata.

Posted by Andre Jas on 19-08-2005 22:32
#5
Thanks again Paul!

Andr