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.