Diptera.info :: Identification queries :: Diptera (adults)
 Kefalonian Beauty
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| SteveC |
Posted on 06-08-2005 21:48
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Member Location: Wiltshire, England Posts: 20 Joined: 15.07.04 |
Hi all, this is my first posting to the group. Most will be for ID as I'm very much a beginner to diptera. So please be patient with me.  The attached photo shows a very colourful fly I saw whilst on holiday in Kefalonia [one of the Greek Ionian Islands] in June. I have no idea what it is but one suggestion is a Bee-fly, maybe an Anthrax sp. Can anyone help me please. Cheers, SteveC. 
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| Paul Beuk |
Posted on 06-08-2005 23:06
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 Super Administrator Location: Netherlands Posts: 19403 Joined: 11.05.04 |
I have seen a picture of a bee fly with similar wing venation that belongs in the genus Heteralonia, but that one has a yellowish head. So, maybe another species of that genus? It has quite a few species in the Mediterranean.
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| SteveC |
Posted on 06-08-2005 23:37
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Member Location: Wiltshire, England Posts: 20 Joined: 15.07.04 |
Thanks Paul, at least I'm in the right area! This was my first holiday in the Med region since becoming more actively interested in diptera - it's a real eye opener to see the huge number of species to be found there. Also quite large populations of each species. The diptera on that one island could probably take a lifetime to sort out... Cheers, Steve. This mail is a natural product. The slight variation in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. |
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