Thread subject: Diptera.info :: This may be difficult

Posted by Sezima on 14-12-2010 22:57
#1

This pair may be difficult to determine as they are covered in pollen. Photo taken on 18 July 2010 in Palava Nature Reserve in Southern Moravia (Czech Republic). The fly was quite abundant.

Thank you, David

Posted by rvanderweele on 14-12-2010 23:20
#2

A couple of naughty Lasiopa's, so soldierflies

Posted by rvanderweele on 14-12-2010 23:25
#3

I think it is impossible to say whether villosa or calva. They are completely covered by pollen, neither can I see the head of the females well enough. Both species should occur in your country

Posted by Sezima on 15-12-2010 09:39
#4

Thank aou Ruud !

David

Posted by Paul Beuk on 15-12-2010 09:57
#5

I'd say no post-ocular spots and thus calva, but a view with discernable mouthparts would be most useful.