Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Is this Ochthera mantis?

Posted by conopid on 09-10-2005 21:47
#1
Hello,
Out with the local Shropshire Invertegrates Group today and we found this impressive looking fly. According to Colyer & Hammond (Flies of the British Isles) it could be Ochthera mantis (Ephydridae). Is this likely to be correct, or are there any other British species that may look similar?
Nigel Jones
www.diptera.info/forim/5-0846-1.jpg

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 09-10-2005 22:00
#2
To put it short and straight: Yes! :-)) This is Ochthera mantis
Greetings,

Posted by conopid on 09-10-2005 22:27
#3
Thanks Gerrard. Never seen it before. It's an impressive looking "raptor"!