Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Atylotus fulvus

Posted by syrphus on 03-12-2007 15:35
#1

The attached picture was taken in N Scotland on 23/09/07 at NH293128 by Jane Bowman. It has been suggested on very good authority that it might be Atylotus fulvus. Any opinions? We do know the potential significance of this determination.

Murdo Macdonald

Edited by syrphus on 02-07-2013 15:42

Posted by Kahis on 03-12-2007 15:42
#2

It certainly looks like A. fulvus, although a rather worn one. It is a rather common fen species here in Fennoskandia.

Posted by syrphus on 03-12-2007 15:55
#3

Thanks Kahis. At 7 minutes you are rather slow today! ;-)

In case you are not aware of the status in Scotland, it has not been recorded since 1923, and never in this area.

Murdo

Posted by Kahis on 03-12-2007 16:50
#4

I spent some time looking up the ditribution in Britain from Stubbs & Drake. I'll try to be faster next time ;)

Posted by Zeegers on 03-12-2007 17:44
#5

Nevertheless, the identification by Kahis is excellent.

Theo