Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Odontomyia microleon
Posted by crex on 30-05-2006 21:33
#1
I'm not sure it's supposed to look like this or if it's sick. The abdomen seems punctured!? Anyway, if it's possible to say anything about the species it would be nice. I guess it might be a Syrphidae sp. From midwest Sweden in may 2006.
Edit: Changed subject (Syrphidae sp?)
Edited by crex on 31-05-2006 09:43
Posted by crex on 30-05-2006 21:34
#2
Another shot of the same fly.
Posted by Juergen Peters on 30-05-2006 21:54
#3
Hello!
I would say, that is no Syrphid, but a soldier fly (Stratiomyidae). One of the bigger species, but I leave the details to the experts ;-).
P.S.: The "dots" are pollen grains.
Edited by Juergen Peters on 30-05-2006 21:56
Posted by Maddin on 30-05-2006 22:43
#4
This is a male of Odontomyia microleon. It is a rare Strat and the larvae are not described so far, but they should be aquatic like the larvae of the rest of the genus. Very nice find! The abdominal markings and the black face are characteristic for this species.
Cheers
Martin
Posted by crex on 31-05-2006 08:27
#5
Thank you very much!