Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Dance fly

Posted by Toby on 01-04-2007 09:43
#1

May, SW London.

www.pbase.com/image/59960106.jpg

from the gallery i'm guessing an empis sp. or Rhamphomyia?

Posted by Paul Beuk on 01-04-2007 19:35
#2

Empsi (Xanthempis). Need to check if detail is enough for the species.

Posted by Jan Zwaaneveld on 01-04-2007 19:41
#3

Great picture. It looks like a creature from outer space!

Posted by igor on 01-04-2007 21:47
#4

Nice picture of Empis (Xanthempis) scutellata Curtis, 1835 (male).
Igor

Posted by Toby on 01-04-2007 23:26
#5

thanks, great to get an ID from the experts on one of my favorite shots. :)