Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Unknown fly

Posted by Larry Shone on 29-10-2011 21:01
#1

I just spotted this tiny fella outside on the doorframe. He or she is about 1cm long.

img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/Dawnrider/Nature/IMG_5813.jpg

Canon 30D + 100mm macro lens, 270EX flash on C bracket.

Posted by Sara21392 on 29-10-2011 21:27
#2

I think Syrphidae!

Posted by Larry Shone on 29-10-2011 22:05
#3

Sara21392 wrote:
I think Syrphidae!

Ah, a hoverfly!

Posted by Larry Shone on 30-10-2011 15:21
#4

Brachypalpoides? The only one I can find online is B.lenta, but I didnt see a red abdomen!

Posted by Sara21392 on 30-10-2011 17:48
#5

One for Andre! ;)

Posted by Roger Thomason on 30-10-2011 18:08
#6

Maybe a Platycheirus albimanus (female)...but just guessing as usual. :|

Posted by Andre on 06-11-2011 20:16
#7

Looks like a correct ID by my friend Rogerita.
But the picture is not very good... It is a Platycheirus, that is sure.

PS: 1 cm is NOT tiny :P