Posted by Xespok on 18-07-2006 11:21
#1
This species was quite common in May in broad leaved forests. I saw many flies which looked quite variable, but I suspect all of them belonged to the same species, and the differences were just between males and females, and dute to the wearing off the golden hair.
Posted by Tony Irwin on 19-07-2006 02:30
#2
This is a female of
Pandivirilia, possibly
melaleuca, but I don't know which other species occur in Hungary. The larvae of this genus are found in rotten wood.
Incidentally M.E.Irwin - the international therevid expert - is no relation. We just share a family-name and fascination with stilleto flies.B)