Posted by Michael Becker on 30-07-2007 05:35
#1
Hello,
is this fly from a park near Kyoto a Stomorhina species? Which?
Thanks,
Michael
Posted by Zeegers on 30-07-2007 07:52
#2
It is definitely Rhiini but not Stomorhina lunata.
It resembles Rhinia apicalis in my collection.
However, I have no idea about the Japanese fauna.
So, probably Rhinia, possibly Rhinia apicalis, a male.
Magnificant fly, by the way
Theo
Posted by Xespok on 30-07-2007 11:08
#3
Stomorhina obsoleta, possibly the most common fly in the Kinki region of Japan.
http://xespok.net/gallery/Rhiniinae
Posted by Michael Becker on 30-07-2007 18:18
#4
Hello,
I saw this fly at several occasions, so I also think it is something rather common. I will put it into the directory "Stomorhina obsoleta".
Thank you to both of you,
Michael