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13-10-2008, 08:14 PM
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| | | Fly with red thorax - any suggestions?
Another one from the deep dark woods. Around 10mm. Used flash but I think I have got the colour about right now.
Had a bit of a look around but I'm not really sure where to start with this one. Any pointers?   |
13-10-2008, 08:21 PM
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| | | Re: Fly with red thorax - any suggestions?
Looks like a member of the Dryomyzidae family. |
13-10-2008, 09:23 PM
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| | | Re: Fly with red thorax - any suggestions?
In which case, it rather looks like Neuroctena anilis as the most likely. I find Diptera.info is a useful site providing you have the family name to start with.
Thanks for pointing me in the correct direction. |
13-10-2008, 10:18 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: On the edge of Romney Marsh, Kent
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| | | Re: Fly with red thorax - any suggestions?
Sorry guys, don't know about fly families......
Is that some sort of dung fly? It looks similar to the orange/brown ones?
Naturegirl 
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14-10-2008, 01:00 AM
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| | | Re: Fly with red thorax - any suggestions?
My first thought was the dungfly Scathophaga furcata |
14-10-2008, 06:49 PM
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| | | Re: Fly with red thorax - any suggestions?
The general shape is quite similar to some forms of Scathophaga but, as far as I am aware, none of them has this deep reddish brown colouration. Also the red legged forms of Scathophaga have a brighter red.
But, don't take much notice of me. I know very little about flies in general and I've never noticed a fly like this one before, that's why I needed to seek expert help.
As I said, I find the Diptera.info site very helpful, providing I can get a family name to start with. Diptera.info - Photo Albums: Scathophagidae |
14-10-2008, 07:23 PM
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| | | Re: Fly with red thorax - any suggestions?
Its definately not one of the Scathophagidae. |
15-10-2008, 08:02 AM
| | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
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| | | Re: Fly with red thorax - any suggestions?
I would say it is Neuroctena anilis (Dryomyzidae) - very characteristic of woods throughout the year. |
15-10-2008, 01:14 PM
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| | | Re: Fly with red thorax - any suggestions?
Two experts in agreement is ample evidence for me. I will offer it to the Gallery.
Thanks for the confirmation. |
16-10-2008, 02:12 AM
| | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: On the edge of Romney Marsh, Kent
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| | | Re: Fly with red thorax - any suggestions?
My goodness!!!!
These guys are SOOOOO knowledgable with their identification!!!
I take my hat off to them!!!!
Naturegirl
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