Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinidae Id --> Phryno vetula

Posted by tristram on 15-04-2011 16:50
#1

On grassland in Reading, UK, 2011-04-15. They look like Phryno vetula. Is this correct?

Edited by tristram on 15-04-2011 17:20

Posted by tristram on 15-04-2011 16:53
#2

And, with 'natural' lighting, a close-up of the face of the female:

Edited by tristram on 15-04-2011 16:54

Posted by neprisikiski on 15-04-2011 16:54
#3

I think, Phryno vetula.

Posted by tristram on 15-04-2011 16:55
#4

Thank you, Erikas! (That was quick!)

Posted by ChrisR on 15-04-2011 17:42
#5

Very nice ... a surprisingly uncommon species in the UK. But I keep saying that - especially about early Spring species ... probably because nobody goes out to find them ;)

Posted by Juergen Peters on 16-04-2011 00:53
#6

Hello, Chris!

ChrisR wrote:
Very nice ... a surprisingly uncommon species in the UK. But I keep saying that - especially about early Spring species ... probably because nobody goes out to find them ;)


One of the most common flies here these weeks.