Posted by SteveNic on 22-08-2008 21:54
#1
First post so apologies for any errors.
The attached was photographed today (August 22nd) in Powys, mid-Wales. It was resting on a nettle leaf. i would estimate it's length at approx. 5 to 8mm. Having looked through gallery pictures I am guessing at Bactromyia aurulenta, I wait to be corrected.
Thanks for looking
Steve
Posted by ChrisR on 22-08-2008 23:15
#3
Looks like
Dexiosoma caninum :) Really there are very few tachinids that you could identify by browsing through the gallery (it is mainly useful for secondary confirmation). You need to have keyed a few specimens before you will know what to look for when comparing photos ;)
Posted by Zeegers on 23-08-2008 08:38
#4
Dexiosoma it is (only one species)
The wing venation is typical (though difficult to see in this pic).
Theo