Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Empis tessellata

Posted by evdebs on 13-05-2021 13:34
#1

Is this large empid a female Empis tessellata? Seen in a commercial strawberry field in Kent, UK on 11/05/2021. Any help with the ID would be much appreciated.

Many thanks,
Dylan

Edited by evdebs on 13-05-2021 15:25

Posted by evdebs on 13-05-2021 13:34
#2

another angle

Posted by evdebs on 13-05-2021 13:35
#3

another angle

Posted by eklans on 13-05-2021 15:10
#4

Hi Dylan, I think you are right: E. tesselata female.

Greetings, Eric

Posted by evdebs on 13-05-2021 15:22
#5

Brilliant, thanks Eric!

Dylan