Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Have you seen this before?

Posted by Makro Freak on 19-06-2007 12:53
#1

Cant find this critter in my literature. Does someone can help me please?

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Macro Freak

Edited by Makro Freak on 19-06-2007 16:44

Posted by ChrisR on 19-06-2007 13:04
#2

A photo would be useful ;) Check the file is not too big and remove any space characters from the name :)

Posted by Makro Freak on 19-06-2007 16:46
#3

Ok done .. ;)

Posted by Kahis on 19-06-2007 17:19
#4

Sicus ferrugineus (Conopidae). Well, it could be some other Sicus species (are have a few in Germany), but 99.9...% of the specimens you'll see are ferrugineus and I'm too lazy to check what other species may occur there ;)

Posted by Makro Freak on 19-06-2007 18:08
#5

wow, iam impressed about your knowledge, thank you very much :) why i cant find her in my books? is this species rare?

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richie

Posted by ChrisR on 19-06-2007 18:55
#6

Quite common, as conopids go, but most insects (especially flies) are easily overlooked :) Think small, and look hard on flowers throughout summer and you should find all kinds of interesting things :)