Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Pollenia rudis?

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 15-11-2005 23:21
#1
I think this fly is a Pollenia rudis or are there more Fly-look-a-like's like this?
Specific is golden hairy thorax with white/black blocked back(body).
Size ~8-11mm

Fly Regards, Robert
www.diptera.info/forim/5-0972-1.jpg
Edited by Robert Heemskerk on 15-11-2005 23:22

Posted by Andrius on 16-11-2005 08:23
#2
There are about 32 species of Pollenia in Europe - according to Fauna Europaea. As far as I've tried to identify this genus, I could say it is almost impossible to tell the species from the picture. Especially for the male fly.

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 16-11-2005 08:45
#3
That is a lot of Pollenia, I did not know.
It is very difficult then, I agree.

Thank you for your reaction.