Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Fly ID (Muir of Dinnet, Scotland)
Posted by Gman on 26-07-2022 16:06
#1
Hi All
This fly appeared from nowhere and started featsing on the very small black flies that were all over this small thistle.
I noticed the bright red spot(?) on the scutellum. But I have no idea whether this is some sort of parasite or infection
etc? If anyone has an idea please let me know.
Could someone also ID the fly please?
Yours, Gareth
Posted by John Carr on 26-07-2022 16:52
#2
I think Scathophagidae with a mite.
Posted by Tony Irwin on 26-07-2022 21:45
#3
The fly appears to be a female
Scathophaga stercoraria
Posted by Gman on 27-07-2022 16:36
#4
Isn't Scathophaga stercoraria a Yellow Dung Fly?
One I took earlier in the year
https://www.flickr.com/photos/157476475@N03/52189158782/in/photolist-2nvM5Es
Posted by Tony Irwin on 27-07-2022 17:29
#5
The photo you took earlier is a male. Females are not so hairy, and usually dull green in colour.
Posted by Gman on 27-07-2022 22:39
#6
Thanks Tony for the education :)
Posted by Paul Beuk on 29-07-2022 11:48
#7
The small flies are
Empis sp.
Posted by Gman on 29-07-2022 17:39
#8
Thanks Paul