Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Soldier flies

Posted by LordV on 10-06-2006 21:05
#1

Both shots taken today South coast UK. Both flies about 10-12mm .
I think #1 is Chloromyia formosa but what is #2?
Brian V.


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blackish thorax, orange abdomen
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Posted by Dmitry Gavryushin on 10-06-2006 21:15
#2

I'd suggest that the 2nd one is a Beris sp.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 10-06-2006 22:24
#3

Chloromyia formosa and Beris vallata.

Posted by LordV on 11-06-2006 06:18
#4

Thanks for the IDs :)
Brian V.