Banded General (Stratiomys potamida) - a very handsome soldier fly we found on Buxton Heath yesterday. It REALLY didn't want to fly, given the strong winds, so allowed a very close approach. @norfolknats.bsky.social @panspecieslisting.bsky.social
First smart soldierflies are now on the wing in Lye Valley fen. First a female Common Green Colonel Oplodontha viridula, then a female Banded General Stratiomys potamida. Both sitting out a rain shower @friendlyevalley.bsky.social @uk-soldierflies.bsky.social @dipteristsforum.bsky.social
In the garden, a very shiny Broad Centurion soldier fly keeping extremely still, unlike the wind blown leaf that it was perched upon.
#flies #UKwildlife
Tree Snipefly (Chrysopilus laetus) new to Yorkshire at garden centre in Shiptonthorpe VC61 . Seen 11 days ago but no pot with me...thankfully still on same apple tree today! Maybe garden centres explain the spread north? @uk-soldierflies.bsky.social @dipteristsforum.bsky.social @ynuorg.bsky.social
Dipterist Forum are running a new series of online training courses with those nice people @biologicalrecording.co.uk We're kicking off with 'Surveying for Flies' ideal for beginners or if you want to tighten up your field craft skills. More information in the link:
dipterists.org.uk/events/surve...
Tabanus bromius ♀ today in Bengeo garden. Her eyes are fantastic but she is horsefly with vicious biting mouthparts able to pierce cow's hide. @flygirlnhm.bsky.social
Megan Crewe
Soldierflies and Allies Recording Scheme
Chrysops caecutiens ♀ today in Bengeo garden. Females are stunning but they have one objective which is to bite your head & neck. @uk-soldierflies.bsky.social #SplayedDeerfly
A lovely little snipefly seen at #RSPBMiddletonLakes, 14/06/26, Chrysopilus cristatus, this one is a male @uk-soldierflies.bsky.social @dipteristsforum.bsky.social #Diptera
Another new soldierfly for me and for #RSPBMiddletonLakes, Stratiomys singularior, seen 14/06/26 @uk-soldierflies.bsky.social @dipteristsforum.bsky.social #Diptera
Ian Andrews
Rob Stephens
Judy Webb
DipteristsForum
Simon Knott
Simon Knott
Lisa Williams
Lisa Williams
A common Green Colonel Oplodontha viridula admiring the Marsh Thistle today. #wildflowerhour
