Posted by Paul Beuk on 06-06-2005 20:32
#2
Chrysopilus cristatus, one of the common snipe flies. This is the male, the female is much broader and more resembles a common house fly.
Posted by elck on 06-06-2005 23:35
#3
thanks,
It did remind me of a snipefly (downlookerfly), but longer legs.
I only spotted it this week, the other snipes are around since a month or so.
Posted by Zeegers on 11-06-2005 22:17
#4
That's normal,
Chrysopilus cristatus is a typical June- species (even July)
The most common Rhagio, scolopaceus, has a definite abundance-peak in the middle of May. (Other species, like tringarius, can also be quite common and peak in July - August)
Theo Zeegers
