Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Stratiomyiidae, Sargus sp.

Posted by Tony T on 06-09-2007 05:01
#1
1 September 2007, NB, Canada. Length: 7.5mm
Thought at first it was a syrphid but wings don't seem to fit
Edited by Tony T on 06-09-2007 13:48

Posted by crex on 06-09-2007 06:39
#2
Stratiomyidae, I think.

Posted by crex on 06-09-2007 06:43
#3
Sargus decorus?

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 06-09-2007 09:24
#4
Stratiomyidae, yes. Right. :)

I didn?t see this month the Sargus yet. :(

Posted by Kahis on 06-09-2007 09:26
#5
Sargus for sure.

Posted by Tony T on 06-09-2007 13:50
#6
Thanks to you all. I would never have suspected this was a Stratiomyiid; I've a long way to go to recognize even the families. Looks as though there are 4 spp. in my area.