Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Muscidae to ID from N Spain, please -> Phaonia valida

Posted by Marian on 15-09-2011 22:13
#1

Hi Everybody!

Can someone tell me which species is this little character? Quite cooperative sat on the rock in the morning of September the 10th, 2011, at Gijón Botanical Gardens, N Spain.

Any hint will be immensely appreciated

Cheers!

Edited by Marian on 16-09-2011 22:00

Posted by Marian on 15-09-2011 22:17
#2

A dorsal view of the same beauty:

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 15-09-2011 23:30
#3

with the apparent bristle ad present in the third apical in the hind leg.. should be a possible Phaonia...

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 16-09-2011 20:25
#4

Phaonia valida.

Posted by Marian on 16-09-2011 21:57
#5

A million thanks, Jorge and Stephane, delighted to know this beauty has now a name!!! :)

More stuff coming soon, cheers

Marián