Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Striped Bombylidae (Villa sp.) from Sierra Nevada

Posted by sarefo on 20-06-2009 10:57
#1

this rather big syrphid (i hope) was flying around at about 2000 m elevation in the Sierra Nevada, southern spain (2008-08-16). i don't really remember, but think i should be about 1 cm long. to me it looks like it it's unusual enough to be identified, but then again, what do i know about flies? :)

cheers!

s.

Edited by sarefo on 20-06-2009 15:56

Posted by LakeSide on 20-06-2009 14:19
#2

Hi Safero.

It's not a Syrphidae, but a Bombyliidae, Villa sp. Maybe you'll get a more detailed iD in the diptera main forum.

Posted by sarefo on 20-06-2009 16:14
#3

thanks for the hint. is there a way to move the thread? or do i have to start a new one in the other forum?

cheers!

s.