A strange looking fly from Japan

anzu
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A strange looking fly from Japan Jun 21, 2015 19:58:15 GMT

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Post by anzu on Jun 21, 2015 19:58:15 GMT

Hello folks,

This fly is actually one I found in Japan in a small mountain town last month, so I'm not expecting anyone to know the species. I was just wondering if anyone would know if we have any similar looking species in the UK, or what family of flies it might belong too? I'm interesting because of the strange appearance

Thank you for any help!

IMG_63699 by Wabi Gallery, on Flickr

Humpfly by Wabi Gallery, on Flickr

Last Edit: Nov 30, 2015 12:47:20 GMT by snowlynx

toby New Member Posts: 3	A strange looking fly from Japan Jul 6, 2015 21:13:19 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by toby on Jul 6, 2015 21:13:19 GMT no real idea but generally think of the Phoridae family when looking at hump-backed flies.

anzu New Member Posts: 25	A strange looking fly from Japan Jul 9, 2015 12:13:13 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by anzu on Jul 9, 2015 12:13:13 GMT Thanks for the suggestion I will take a look. I didn't expect too much from the fly, but hope I will have better luck with the spiders!

davemangham New Member Posts: 45	A strange looking fly from Japan Jul 15, 2015 10:10:00 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by davemangham on Jul 15, 2015 10:10:00 GMT Try posting a query here - www.whatsthatbug.com They might be able to come up with some suggestions! Dave

Post by anzu on Jun 21, 2015 19:58:15 GMT

Post by toby on Jul 6, 2015 21:13:19 GMT

Post by anzu on Jul 9, 2015 12:13:13 GMT

Post by davemangham on Jul 15, 2015 10:10:00 GMT