Thread subject: Diptera.info :: robber fly query

Posted by jane bowman on 13-01-2008 15:00
#1

could somebody please help identify this pair of robber flies found on nettles in scottish highlands in aug.

thanks jane bowman

Posted by crex on 13-01-2008 15:08
#2

I think they belong to the family Therevidae.

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 13-01-2008 15:11
#3

Yes, Therevidae (Stiletto flies).

Greetings.

Posted by jane bowman on 14-01-2008 09:55
#4

Thanks for the ID Jane

Posted by Steve Gaimari on 14-01-2008 16:34
#5

Genus Thereva, but I'm afraid that's as far as I can take it!