Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Two Nice Snipes

Posted by Stephen on 07-08-2006 21:27
#1

Two nice Snipe Flies, both from early June, West Virginia USA, in or near damp woods.

The first one has lots of short gray hairs. It reminds me of the widespread Chrysopilus species found around here, which have gold hairs on the mesothorax.

The second one has clear wings with dark markings. Rhagio, maybe?

As always, ID help is really appreciated!

Posted by Stephen on 07-08-2006 21:29
#2

Here is the second fly.

Posted by Tony Irwin on 07-08-2006 23:36
#3

Both males. The first is a Chrysopilus, the second a Rhagio. Can't help with species as yet!