Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Diptron?

Posted by Antonym on 10-10-2009 15:10
#1

Hi Y'all,

This turned up, dead, in my moth trap this morning. Not even sure if it should be on a diptera forum, given its bee-like appearance, but perhaps someone could kindly ID it for me?





Tony M.:)

Posted by Antonym on 10-10-2009 15:12
#2

Sorry, guys it seems the pix failed to upload - I'll try again

Edited by Antonym on 10-10-2009 15:15

Posted by Roger Thomason on 10-10-2009 15:17
#3

Pollenia ?

Posted by Sundew on 10-10-2009 18:43
#4

The fly was killed by a fungus, Entomophthora muscae, cp. http://www.nysaes...ora_m.html, which makes the typical swollen abdomen with the spread segments.

Edited by Sundew on 10-10-2009 18:45

Posted by Antonym on 10-10-2009 19:22
#5

Thanks, Sundew - very interesting

Tony.M.