Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Golden fly
Posted by Andre Jas on 27-06-2006 22:13
#1
Hi once more,
This small was sitting (with some relatives) near the waterside. What is it?
Thanks,
Andr
Posted by Paul Beuk on 28-06-2006 06:15
#2
How small was 'small'...? ;)
I think
Microchrysa polita, soldier fly (Stratiomyidae).
Posted by Andre Jas on 28-06-2006 08:08
#3
Hi Paul,
I'd say 8-10 mm. I've looked over some pics of Microchrysa polita and you might very well be right.
Andr
Posted by Paul Beuk on 28-06-2006 09:23
#4
Hmm, 8-10 might very well be
Chloromyia formosa but I thought the legs were altogether too dark for that one. Colour of the abdomen made me think of that species too, though.
Posted by Robert Nash on 28-06-2006 10:26
#5
Too big for
Microchrysa. Stratiomyid colours here in Ireland are darker.Why not greener I wonder like the island? 90% sure this is
Chloromyia formosa. Plenty of web pictures to browse:p. Robert
Posted by conopid on 28-06-2006 12:15
#6
Yeh, I'd go for C formosa - it looks just right.