Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Unknown Green Insect

Posted by cornascrebe on 26-09-2006 23:33
#1

Hi Folks

Can any one ID this insect apologise if it is out of category

Regards

Colin D

http://www.judywo....pipex.com

insect1.jpg

Posted by cornascrebe on 26-09-2006 23:41
#2

A second View shoes more detail


Colin D

http://www.judywo....pipex.com

insect2.jpg

Edited by cornascrebe on 26-09-2006 23:52

Posted by Tony Irwin on 27-09-2006 00:28
#3

Sargus bipunctatus (Stratiomyidae) female

Posted by cornascrebe on 27-09-2006 19:01
#4

Thanks Tony

I guess you must have a good reference book !! :)

Many thanks much appreciated

Colin D

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Posted by Tony Irwin on 27-09-2006 20:33
#5

The orange base to the abdomen makes this one of the most distinctive European stratiomyiids - and it's relatively common, so it's one to look out for!