Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Another Diptera from Rome
Posted by lynkos on 02-07-2005 19:19
#1
Here I am again (defying frustrating problems with my server to connect!) with another Diptera photographed near Rome in Italy. Can anyone help me identify it? Thanks, Sarah
Posted by Paul Beuk on 03-07-2005 15:23
#2
To get you on track: Therevidae (stiletto flies).
Posted by lynkos on 03-07-2005 15:40
#3
I've done a quick Google on the Therevidae and the nearest I can find is Thereva sp., perhaps T. nobilitata. Thanks a million Paul, Sarah
Posted by Paul Beuk on 03-07-2005 20:27
#4
I am by no means certain about the species mentioned. The illustrated specimen has distinctly marked wings and I cannot recall ever having seen
nobilitata having that in Northwestern Europe. but I may be mistaken...
Posted by Zeegers on 03-07-2005 21:18
#5
Paul, you are right.
The wing markings should be very distinctive.
Never seen anything like it (in Thereva, that is)
Theo
Posted by lynkos on 04-07-2005 06:01
#6
Thanks Paul and Theo. I'm starting to realise just how complex (but fascinating) the world of the Diptera really is! For now, I'll just label it as Therevidae, then if I find anything more specific, I'll see what you all think before committing myself! Again, thanks, Sarah
Posted by Maddin on 21-07-2005 23:56
#7
That is Thereva spiloptera Wiedemann 1824 according to Kevin Holston (Stockholm)...
Posted by lynkos on 22-07-2005 05:56
#8
Thanks Madden :), Sarah