Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Phasia hemiptera (female) (was: Fly for ID)

Posted by PeterD on 31-07-2010 21:35
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Juergen Peters wrote:
Hi, Peter!

PeterD wrote:
I think this is a hover fly.


No, it's a female Phasia hemiptera (Tachinidae).


Thank you. I have looked up this species on Wikipedia and it made me feel better:) It says that it is not uncommon for this to be mis-identified as a hoverfly.
From a behaviour point of view, it seemed to display hoverfly characteristics. But that is my excuse:|