Posted by Gordon Jar on 12-07-2006 19:40
#1
The attached was photographed on 12/07/06 in South East England.
I appologise for the quality , but I thought the markings might be sufficient for an identification to at least the family. It was feeding on what I believe to be hemlock (Oenanthe crocata) growing in the middle of a shallow pond. (My wife won't let me paddle in muddy ponds to get close to flies)
I thought it may be a Stratiomys Sp.
Thanks
Gordon
Edited by Gordon Jar on 12-07-2006 19:42
Posted by Tony Irwin on 12-07-2006 20:21
#2
Odontomyia ornata - hemlock water-dropwort is one of its recorded favourite flowers. A very local species in Britain. Excellent find. Perhaps if you undertake to wash your own socks ...?;)
Posted by Gordon Jar on 12-07-2006 22:07
#3
Thank you for the Id Tony.
Its the socks that are the problem they have holes in them and leak.
Regards Gordon