Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Dance fly for identification please

Posted by grahamcheckley on 25-06-2015 14:00
#1

I saw this insect in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, on Tuesday 23rd June. It was nectaring in a meadow of mixed grasses and wild flowers. Any suggestions for an ID?

Best regards
Graham

Edited by grahamcheckley on 25-06-2015 14:02

Posted by Paul Beuk on 25-06-2015 20:03
#2

Large species with somewhat yellowish base to the wings and dark legs with reddish tibiae: Empis tessellata.

Posted by grahamcheckley on 26-06-2015 06:15
#3

Thank you!