Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Muscidae?

Posted by Niek van Wijk on 29-05-2008 13:10
#1

Dear forum,

I have difficulties finding even the family of this fly which i saw in my garden today. Is it perhaps Muscidae and can it be further identified?

Best regards, Niek

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 29-05-2008 13:22
#2

Dear Niek,
It is not a Muscidae, but family Rhagionidae. It's a Chrysophilus sp., probably cristatus.
greetings

Posted by Niek van Wijk on 29-05-2008 13:55
#3

Dear Gerard,

Thank you very much. It's the first time a photographed a member of this family.

Best regards, Niek