Posted by Susan R Walter on 15-05-2007 22:02
#1
I think this must be
Stratiomys longicornis, female. Could someone please confirm? From 7 May 2007, Ch?rine Nature Reserve, Indre, central France. I'd be interested to know what the status of this fly in France is. Can anyone recommend any literature on Strats in France? I must say, I agree with Tony's comment on Wilde's photo of the male in the gallery. They look remarkably like bees - rather oddly, it was the legs that give this one away once I gave it a second look in the field.
Posted by Zeegers on 16-05-2007 16:13
#2
Hi Sarah
This ID should be OK. longicornis is indeed a magnificant mimic, less rare in the mediterrean region (than in my country).
Theo