Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Two more diptera from near Rome, Italy
Posted by lynkos on 01-09-2005 18:37
#1
Continuing my exploration of the world of the Italian diptera, here are a couple more still without a name. The first is (I think) a Bombylius, but I'm not sure which.
Is the second a Syrphidae?
Thanks for your help :), Sarah
Posted by Zeegers on 01-09-2005 20:53
#2
Hi Sarah,
The second one is a female Stomorhina lunata, in (you won't believe it!) the family Calliphoridae.
No doubt quite common in Italy in late summer
Theo Zeegers
Posted by lynkos on 02-09-2005 22:00
#3
Yes, they are quite common, but I confess I just hadn't imagined them as a Calliphoridae. Will I ever get the hang of these families??? Sarah (in desperation)
Posted by Paul Beuk on 02-09-2005 23:10
#4
lynkos wrote:
I confess I just hadn't imagined them as a Calliphoridae. Will I ever get the hang of these families??? Sarah (in desperation)
Do not despare: I think there are few dipterists who would ever group them together with the other Calliphoridae at first glance.
Posted by lynkos on 03-09-2005 09:39
#5
Thanks Paul, it's good to know I'm at least not alone in my confusion! Can anyone help me narrow the Bombylius down? I've tentatively identified it as B. major, but as always with great doubts without your collective confirmation! Sarah
Posted by Paul Beuk on 03-09-2005 15:10
#6
I have no experience with mediterranean bombyliids, but it certainly does not appear to be
B. major: that species has a clear dark anterior part of the wing, not visible in this picture.
Posted by lynkos on 03-09-2005 17:53
#7
OK, thanks Paul. I'll try and find out more about local species and if I get any ideas, I'll try it out on you to see what you think, Sarah