Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Beauty

Posted by ArnovanStipdonk on 27-05-2008 18:24
#1

This beautiful fly I just found in my garden and I have no idea which fly or even from which family it is. Can anybody say something more about it? Thanks.

Edited by ArnovanStipdonk on 27-05-2008 18:25

Posted by Rui Andrade on 27-05-2008 18:32
#2

Chris, this is for you;)

Posted by Paul Beuk on 27-05-2008 19:41
#3

Cylindromyia sp.

Posted by Rui Andrade on 27-05-2008 19:48
#4

No it isn't, it is that species that Chris loves so much:)

Posted by ArnovanStipdonk on 29-05-2008 09:09
#5

Lift this one up again.;)
Seems that Rui or Chris should know the name of this fly.B)

Posted by ChrisR on 29-05-2008 09:43
#6

Mintho rufiventris B)

For reference, this is a Cylindromyia - Mintho is a greyer fly with a laterally compressed abdomen, rather than cylindrical:

Edited by ChrisR on 29-05-2008 09:45

Posted by ArnovanStipdonk on 29-05-2008 11:32
#7

Many thanks Chris.