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11-07-2010, 11:37 AM
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| | | Which fly is it?
Hello all - I wonder if anybody can help me out on this one? I photographed it on a towel hanging on the washing line and I first thought it was the St Marks Fly (Bibio marci) but then I thought it could be the Fever Fly (Dilophus febrilis) ... I need help!! (or so my wife says)   |
11-07-2010, 09:25 PM
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| | | Re: Which fly is it?
Evening Jez, Dilophus is a good call - the downward-pointing spines on the apical end of the front tibiae is a reliable feature of the genus. As for species, I'm not experienced enough in these or their keys to agree with febrilis.
Was this recent? I'd be interested in coming across one. Depending on when, it's now much too late for any marci to hang-on.
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11-07-2010, 09:42 PM
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| | | Re: Which fly is it?
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Originally Posted by Jason Green  Evening Jez, Dilophus is a good call - the downward-pointing spines on the apical end of the front tibiae is a reliable feature of the genus. As for species, I'm not experienced enough in these or their keys to agree with febrilis.
Was this recent? I'd be interested in coming across one. Depending on when, it's now much too late for any marci to hang-on.
Take care, Jason |
It's actually one from my "still to be identified" folder, taken on the 18th of August last year ...  |
11-07-2010, 10:35 PM
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Ah, so August... I'll get looking, they're probably about now. |
12-07-2010, 01:35 PM
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| | | Re: Which fly is it?
Yes, it is a female Dilophus febrilis. The species has at least two broods per year. |
13-07-2010, 07:38 AM
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| | | Re: Which fly is it?
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Originally Posted by Laurence Clemons Yes, it is a female Dilophus febrilis. The species has at least two broods per year. | Thanks, Laurence! | | |
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