Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Golden fly

Posted by Eric Steckx on 25-06-2006 11:45
#1
Hi,

Is this fly Chrysopilus cristatus ?
Picture taken last thursday in Eneille (BE).

Thanks for your help

Posted by Paul Beuk on 25-06-2006 19:46
#2
Chrysopilus cristatus (= auratus) (Rhagionidae)

Posted by Eric Steckx on 27-06-2006 19:29
#3
Thank you, Paul.

Posted by conopid on 28-06-2006 08:10
#4
Looking at the golden hairs on the abdomen and the very slight build, I'd suggest Chrysopilus asiliformis

Posted by Paul Beuk on 28-06-2006 09:24
#5
Not with such a dark thorax, I'd say.