Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Yellow fly with fatty abdomen

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 23-07-2005 23:24
#1

For my test it is a member of superfamily Calliphoroidea. Moscow region, 22 july, mixed forest, about 7mm,
www.diptera.info/forim/5-0520-1.jpg

Posted by Kahis on 24-07-2005 14:18
#2

It's a female muscoid fly. Some critical characters are not visible, but I think it belongs to genus Pegomya (Anthomiidae). There are several species with predominantly yellow females and some of these are very common on flowers in various biotopes.

Trying to identify flies from photographs is a tough challenge, and fun! Keep 'em coming.

Kahis

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 24-07-2005 15:16
#3

Thank you Kahis. It's a pity that this image isn't enought for ID. Such a handsome fly.