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bandit 1
13th of July 2006 (Thu), 12:09
Hiya All,
Well I'm stumped yet again for an ID for this little fly, my guess is some sorta Dung Fly ???
Cheers for now
Mark
LordV
13th of July 2006 (Thu), 13:09
Excellent shots - interesting fly- suspect it's a dolichopid fly (long legged)- looks similar to Sciapus platypterus (lives in hedgerows)- All according to my British insects book :)
Brian V.
bandit 1
13th of July 2006 (Thu), 14:58
Hiya Brian,
Many thanks for your comments, I'm goina get myself that British Insect book, time I had a go at some ID, Hell I can only make a Pratt of myself ( Ami says whats new )
Cheers for now
Mark
LordV
13th of July 2006 (Thu), 15:08
Hiya Brian,
Many thanks for your comments, I'm goina get myself that British Insect book, time I had a go at some ID, Hell I can only make a Pratt of myself ( Ami says whats new )
Cheers for now
Mark
It's Complete British insects pub by Collins, author Michael Chinery ISBN 0-00-717966-9

It's not brilliant but about the best one that's readily available.
Brian V.
bandit 1
13th of July 2006 (Thu), 15:22
Hiya Brian,
Thanks for that, looks like a trip to Plymouth Sat.
Cheers for now
Mark
dpastern
15th of July 2006 (Sat), 19:33
Yup, agree with Brian on the ID. Lovely shot as well.

Dave