Some flies for ID

[nutmeg]

Some flies form the past week at Chambers Farm Wood, Lincs.

1. Tephritid flies on thistle - are they Urophora cardui? Markings not strong on all:





2. Not on thistle:


3. Xyphosia miliaria?


4. Tachinid fly - Tachina fera?:




5. Hoverfly:




Thanks for any suggestions.

[Geoff F]

Tephritid flies are a tricky bunch; but if you don't get confirmation from an expert here have a look at this site Diptera.info - Photo Albums: Tephritidae

I've still got one that I am unsure of, so I would prefer to let someone else have a go at these.

Your hoverfly rather looks like a well worn Cheilosia illustrata to me.

[oxycera]

1. Urophora jaceana, U.stylata
2. Terrelia ruficauda
3. X. miliaria

[nutmeg]

Geoff - I considered Cheilosia illustrata but wasn't confident, so thanks.

Oxycera - Thanks! I was way off with some.

[Matt Smith]

4 = Tachina fera, could I have the details for the Recording Scheme please.

Thanks

Matt

[nutmeg]

Thanks Matt. They were near Chambers Farm Wood butterfly garden: TF147739.