Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Scathophaga stercoraria?

Posted by gardensafarinl on 14-10-2006 22:23
#1

Photographed today in my garden in Holland on poor sandy soil near a small birch and oak forest. Looks like S. stercoraria, but the color is quite off. Anyway any idea as to the identity of this little rascal?

www.gardensafari.net/temp/diptera_sp_ps6_0383_schoon.jpg

Edited by gardensafarinl on 14-10-2006 22:25

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 15-10-2006 09:41
#2

I agree with you, it is female of S. stercoraria, this species is very variable.
Nikita

Posted by gardensafarinl on 15-10-2006 09:55
#3

Thanks a lot indeed! My mind is settled now :)