Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Fly or hoverfly ?

Posted by LordV on 03-11-2007 12:51
#1
never spotted this one before- not sure if it's a fly or hoverfly. Taken in my garden this morning South coast UK- 8.8mm body length
Any ideas ?

Thanks
Brian V.

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Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 03-11-2007 13:03
#2
easy. Smile
Calliphoridae > Rhiniinae > Stomorhina lunata.

Rhiniidae (is the new family)

Posted by Zeegers on 03-11-2007 13:03
#3
Any time you doubt between 'fly' or hoverfly, it's:

Stomorhina lunata (Calliphoridae, 'fly'Wink


Theo

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 03-11-2007 13:04
#4
at the same time, Theo! Grin Shock

Posted by LordV on 03-11-2007 13:22
#5
Thanks Theo and Jorge for the fast responses Smile- this really had me confused - front half looked a bit like a deerfly and the rear half like a drone fly Smile

Brian V.