Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Criorhina floccosa? copula
Posted by blowave on 24-12-2010 00:48
#1
Hello!
I thought this was easy until I saw there was confusion species! Is this correct?
I saw them flying attached, they landed briefly then took off again after a walk around some leaves.
4th June 2010, my garden near Lincoln UK.
3 pics.
Janet :)
Posted by blowave on 24-12-2010 00:48
#2
pic 2
Posted by blowave on 24-12-2010 00:49
#3
pic 3
Posted by conopid on 24-12-2010 13:57
#4
I am fairly sure these are C floccosa - the jizz is just right and they appear to have the tuft of pale hairs lacked by the similar C berberina.
Posted by blowave on 24-12-2010 16:47
#5
Thanks Nigel! I read some old threads and found there was variations of other species so it's wise to check. I thought I could see a hint of colour on the antennae too but they look basically black.
Posted by Andre on 24-12-2010 21:02
#6
1000%
floccosa ;)
Posted by blowave on 24-12-2010 21:06
#7
Good, I like that much positive enthusiasm.. besides, I've just submitted a pic for the gallery! ;)