Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Big bee-like fly(?)

Posted by gedra on 16-08-2009 20:05
#1
I came across this big (15-20mm body) fly(?) on the west coast of Norway (Hordaland) in mid August. I think its a fly, although it might be a wasp..? Anyone recognize it?

Posted by uwe on 16-08-2009 20:16
#2
asilidae spec
Uwe

Posted by lagura on 16-08-2009 23:45
#3
Laphria cf. flava

Posted by Zeegers on 17-08-2009 20:16
#4
Actually, the hairs on anterior part of thorax are black, so it should be Laphria ephippium.


Theo