Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tatty Tachinid
Posted by nick upton on 31-12-2010 12:58
#1
Can anyone help to identify this smallish, very worn out bristly fly, a tachinid I presume, though many of its wings veins are missing! Amazed it could still fly in this condition.
12th June 2010 Wiltshire UK, c 7mm feeding on Hogweed
Posted by nick upton on 31-12-2010 13:00
#2
To make ID easier, here is an intact version of - I think - the same species taken nearby on the same day.. There were several around.
Posted by Zeegers on 31-12-2010 13:57
#3
Yes, that is correct, both are Zophomyia temula.
The last one is certainly male.
Very nice picture
Theo
Posted by nick upton on 31-12-2010 16:26
#4
Many thanks Theo for the quick ID and the compliment. I will add the 2nd picture to the gallery when i get round to it, along with some species i intend to add.