Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Distinctive fly with smoky wings & orange abdomen
Posted by Alan Outen on 23-06-2011 16:02
#1
This very attractive and distinctive looking fly species was photographed in the Sinca Valley, Transylvania, Romania on 17 June 2011. I have no idea what it is but would be very grateful if someone more experienced than me could take a look at it and advise me of its identification if possible. I do have other images and the specimen.
Many thanks
Alan
Posted by Sundew on 23-06-2011 17:03
#2
Tachinidae, I'd say. Something like
Hemyda obscuripennis?
Edited by Sundew on 23-06-2011 17:06
Posted by ChrisR on 23-06-2011 17:08
#3
Yes, well done - it is a
Hemyda sp. (you can just about see the dent on the side of the eyes that makes then kidney-shaped in profile) :) I'd say, just from what we can see, that it is
Hemyda vittata. Here they are very rare and nearly always associated with large tracts of ancient woodland.
Edited by ChrisR on 23-06-2011 17:09
Posted by Alan Outen on 24-06-2011 10:46
#4
Many thanks to you both.
Alan
Posted by neprisikiski on 24-06-2011 15:38
#5
I would agree with Claudia, it is
Hemyda obscuripennis. In my area this species is much more common than
H. vittata, practically you can meet it every forest.
Posted by Alan Outen on 24-06-2011 15:46
#6
Chris Raper is going to look at the specimen so that should resolve the issue once and for all one way or the other. I will report back.
Many thanks
Alan
Posted by ChrisR on 24-06-2011 17:29
#7
I'll certainly let everyone know what it looks like when I see it :) I agree that
H.obscuripennis is far commoner in central/eastern Europe.