Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bulgarian Fly 1

Posted by Alan Outen on 12-08-2011 18:22
#1
This very smart species was photographed by me on 31 Jul 2011 at Kresna Gorge, Bulgaria. Unfortunately I only managed to get this single image before it flew off, so I have no further shots nor the specimen. It looks distinctive however so I am hopeful that someone might be able to suggest an identification.

Very many thanks

Alan

Posted by Jeroen K on 12-08-2011 18:29
#2
I suppose it is Syrphidae.

Posted by neprisikiski on 12-08-2011 19:32
#3
It is a Milesia, nice one.

Posted by Alan Outen on 14-08-2011 12:44
#4
Many thanks to you both. It is a very smart species

Alan

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 14-08-2011 13:01
#5
Milesia semiluctifera.

Posted by Alan Outen on 14-08-2011 13:11
#6
Thank you Stephane. I am thrilled to have a specific name for such a stunning species

Alan