Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Rhinophoridae (?)
Posted by Jan Zwaaneveld on 01-05-2009 17:10
#1
Quite a few of these flies were active at the Lingebos, Netherlands, today. They seemed to be defending a leaf and chased away all other flies. Size appr. 7-8 mm. I think it is Rhinophoridae. Is that correct, and is it possible to tell which species it is?
Thanks in advance!
Posted by Jan Zwaaneveld on 01-05-2009 17:12
#2
pic 2, front view
Posted by ChrisR on 01-05-2009 18:13
#3
Looks a bit like
Phorocera (Tachinidae) to me :)
Edited by ChrisR on 01-05-2009 18:14
Posted by Jan Zwaaneveld on 02-05-2009 10:03
#4
I think you're right, Chris. Thanks for your help.
Posted by Zeegers on 02-05-2009 20:08
#5
Phorocera obscura, indeed.
Theo
Posted by Jan Zwaaneveld on 03-05-2009 10:05
#6
Thanks, Theo!