Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Muscidae?

Posted by Toby on 17-03-2007 09:53
#1

seem to be very common around pond at work in sW london. Sunning on trees and fixtures, about 4mm in length.

www.pbase.com/racketman/image/75758828.jpg

another same size

www.pbase.com/racketman/image/75758814.jpg
close up of #2
www.pbase.com/image/75758944.jpg

Posted by Kahis on 17-03-2007 16:15
#2

1. Probably Phorbia (Anthomyiidae)
2. Egle (Anthomyiidae) - the other very common spring anthomyiid genus
3. Pollenia (Calliphoridae)

Posted by Toby on 17-03-2007 21:18
#3

Thanks Kahis.