Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Fly along a stream in West Virginia mountains

Posted by Stephen on 02-02-2008 12:05
#1

This fly was on a rock alongside a fast-flowing river in the mountains, West Virginia USA.

Date 4 July 2007, size not recorded.

ID help appreciated!

Posted by Kahis on 02-02-2008 12:11
#2

Tachypeza (Hybotidae)

Posted by Jan Willem on 02-02-2008 12:11
#3

Hybotidae I think. It might be a species of the genus Tachypeza, but let's wait for the experts opinion.

Posted by Jan Willem on 02-02-2008 12:12
#4

Kahis was to quick again:)

Posted by igor on 03-02-2008 20:22
#5

Hi,
Tachypeza is O.K. Unfortunately, it is impossible to identify the species.
All the best,
Igor