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