Thread subject: Diptera.info :: A Stratiomys species from Bulgaria
Posted by Alan Outen on 21-07-2013 11:02
#1
Another of the Dipteran species that I photographed in Bulgaria when leading a Botanical tour recently was this Stratiomyid, found in the Trigrad Gorge on 28 June 2013. I think this is a
Stratiomys species but it looks very different to
S. potamida which I have seen in the UK. It looks far too hairy for that and this feature together with the rather pale abdominal markings makes me wonder if it might be
S.singularior. I would though welcome any suggestions from those more experienced and knowledgeable than I am.
Many thanks
Alan
Edited by Alan Outen on 21-07-2013 11:30
Posted by Alan Outen on 21-07-2013 11:04
#2
Here is a second image......
Posted by rvanderweele on 21-07-2013 11:54
#3
Lasiopa sp.
Posted by rvanderweele on 21-07-2013 12:10
#4
Not possible to say which species. Did you collect the specimen?
Posted by Alan Outen on 21-07-2013 12:20
#5
Many thanks Ruud.
Yes I have the specimen. I would be more than happy to send it to you if you would be interested. This is a genus we do not get in Britain I think.
Thank you again
Alan
Posted by rvanderweele on 21-07-2013 12:24
#6
Yes, I am interested. Please, send me some and I will let you know which species. I have a collection of European species, but some are still missing.
Indeed, as far as I know the genus does not occur in the UK, nor in the Netherlands. In Hungary, for example, it is pretty common.
Posted by rvanderweele on 21-07-2013 12:25
#7
Alan, I send your a DM with my address etc.