Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Sciomyzidae

Posted by tristanba on 10-06-2008 22:14
#1

Hi,

I found this Sciomyzid on sand dunes in north Wales last week - am I right in thinking it is Dichetophora? Any chance of a species determination?

Many thanks
Tristan

Posted by tristanba on 10-06-2008 22:16
#2

2nd image

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 10-06-2008 22:35
#3

Right, Dichetophora obliterata, a female. Nice pictures !

Posted by tristanba on 10-06-2008 23:15
#4

Many thanks Stephane! A very obliging and beautiful fly to photograph. What is the typical habitat of this species?