Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Unknown Green Insect

Posted by cornascrebe on 27-09-2006 00:33
#1
Hi Folks

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

Regards

Colin D

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

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Posted by cornascrebe on 27-09-2006 00:41
#2
A second View shoes more detail


Colin D

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

insect2.jpg
Edited by cornascrebe on 27-09-2006 00:52

Posted by Tony Irwin on 27-09-2006 01:28
#3
Sargus bipunctatus (Stratiomyidae) female

Posted by cornascrebe on 27-09-2006 20:01
#4
Thanks Tony

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

Many thanks much appreciated

Colin D

http://www.judywoods.dial.pipex.com

Posted by Tony Irwin on 27-09-2006 21:33
#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!