Posted by Rui Andrade on 10-03-2008 19:50
#1
This, I think, is an anthomyiid. I know that they are difficult to id but this one seems very distinctive, so I have some hope.
location: Barcelos, Portugal
date: 08/03/2008
Edited by Rui Andrade on 27-03-2008 01:54
Posted by Michael Ackland on 11-03-2008 00:18
#2
Leucophora sp. Note the eyes much closer together than usual in female anthomyiids, the wide parafacials with a wide dark sheen stripe, and the numerous frontal setae. It might be L. obtusa or personata but can't be certain without looking at bristles which are not visible in the photos. Leucophora species are cleptoparasites in nests of bees, Andrena species
Posted by Rui Andrade on 11-03-2008 23:42
#3
Thank you Michael for the id and the wonderful information:)
What bristles in particular are you referring to?
Edited by Rui Andrade on 11-03-2008 23:43