Thread subject: Diptera.info :: South Africa : Unidentified

Posted by Johanan Viljoen on 27-12-2017 16:15
#1
Good Day!

This beautiful Dipteran was found buzzing around our compost heap. Very much reminds me of Stratiomyiidae, but I'd like a conclusive ID if anyone can lend a hand. Smallish. Around 5-7 mm.

Thank you in advance!

Posted by Johanan Viljoen on 27-12-2017 16:30
#2
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Posted by Paul Beuk on 29-12-2017 14:34
#3
Soory, no image visible. Apparently linking like this is only allowed with a considerably more expensive account. Better try attaching the image.

Posted by Johanan Viljoen on 29-12-2017 21:00
#4
i63.tinypic.com/2ufd98z.png Thank you Paul!!!

Posted by Juergen Peters on 29-12-2017 22:07
#5
Hello,

non-expert guess: Syrphidae (resembles a male of the European genus Syritta).

Posted by Johanan Viljoen on 30-12-2017 08:27
#6
Velen dank.