Short Horned Fly Collection

Large bee fly -Bombylius major- sucking nectar from an aubrieta -Aubrieta- Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Mayfly or Shadfly -Ephemeroptera-, Ummendorfer Ried nature reserve, Upper Swabia, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Yellow flowers of the Jerusalem Artichoke, Sunchoke or Topinambour -Helianthus tuberosus-

Hornet mimic hoverfly -Volucella zonaria-, female, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Common Yellow Dung Fly or Golden Dung Fly -Scatophaga stercoraria-, female

Fly Orchid -Ophrys insectifera-

Common Scorpion Fly -Panorpa communis-, male, Haren, Emsland region, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Violet black-legged robber fly -Dioctria atricapilla-, Haren, Emsland region, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Greenbottle fly -Lucilia sp. -, Haren, Emsland region, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe
Greenbottle fly -Lucilia sp.-, Haren, Emsland region, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Kite-tailed Robber Fly -Tolmerus atricapillus-, Haren, Emsland region, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Tachinid fly -Ectophasia crassipennis-, feeding on nectar on Autumn aster -Aster sp.-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Parasitc fly -Elomya lateralis- on petal of Coneflower -Rudbeckia-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Tachinid fly -Tachina magnicornis-, feeding on Autumn aster -Aster sp. -, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Tachinid fly -Tachina magnicornis-, feeding on Autumn aster -Aster sp.-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

European hoverfly -Helophilus trivittatus-, feeding on Autumn aster -Aster sp.-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Hoverfly -Sericomyia silentis-, basking in sun, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Blowfly -Calliphora sp. -, on an ivy flower, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe
Blowfly -Calliphora sp.-, on an ivy flower, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Noon Fly -Mesembrina meridiana- on flowering ivy, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Horn Fly -Tetanocera sp. -, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe
Horn Fly -Tetanocera sp.-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Green bottle fly -Lucilia- perched on a white wall

Hoverfly -Brachypalpus valgus-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Large bee fly -Bombylius major-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Hoverfly -Myathropa florea-, female, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Large bee fly -Bombylius major- approaching an aubrieta -Aubrieta-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Large narcissus fly -Merodon equestris-, male eating pollen from bloody cranesbill -Geranium sanguineum-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Large bee fly -Bombylius major- basking, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Large narcissus fly -Merodon equestris var bulborum-, female basking, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Robber fly -Asilidae- on a chamomile or camomile flower -Matricaria chamomilla-, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Tachina fly -Tachina fera-, searching for nectar, Lake Kerini region, Greece, Europe

Blow-fly, carrion fly -Calliphoridae-

Noon fly -Mesembrina meridiana- perched on cow pat, Grawa Alm alp, Stubaital valley, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

Robberfly -Machimus rusticus- with a captured hoverfly, Germany

Pied Hoverfly -Scaera pyrastri-, males, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Marmalade Hoverfly -Episyrphus balteatus- feeding on pollen, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Pellucid Hoverfly -Volucella pellucens- searching for nectar on a Wood Scabious, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

European Hoverfly or Drone Fly -Eristalis tenax-, male, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Dronefly -Eristalis tenax-, female sunbathing, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Robberfly -Machimus rusticus-, sitting on a flower of a wild carrot, Germany

Marmalade Hoverfly -Episyrphus balteatus-, female, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Tachinid Fly -Phasia Hemiptera- on Canadian Goldenrod -Solidago canadensis-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Common Stinkhorn -Phallus impudicus-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Parasite Fly -Elomya lateralis-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Parasitic Fly -Gymnosoma nudifrons- Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Common Hoverfly -Spaerophoria scripta-, female sucking nectar, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Hoverfly -Syrphidae- on a yellow flower of the Jerusalem Artichoke, Sunchoke or Topinambour -Helianthus tuberosus-

Muscid Fly -Phaonia angelicae-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Dead Head Hoverfly -Myathropa florea-, female, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Melanostoma mellinum hoverfly, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Hoverfly -Syrphus ribesii-, male on flowering Ivy, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

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In the enchanting landscapes of Germany, a fascinating world of insects unfolds. Among them is the captivating short-horned fly, a creature that captivates with its unique features and behaviors. As we wander through the picturesque meadows of Baden-Wuerttemberg, we stumble upon a mesmerizing sight - a large bee fly known as Bombylius major delicately sipping nectar from an exquisite Aubrieta flower. Its vibrant colors and graceful movements make it truly remarkable. Moving on to the Ummendorfer Ried nature reserve in Upper Swabia, our eyes are drawn to another intriguing insect: the mayfly or shadfly. With its delicate wings shimmering in the sunlight, this ephemeral beauty reminds us of life's fleeting moments. Amidst fields adorned with yellow flowers stands the majestic Jerusalem Artichoke or Sunchoke. Here, we encounter yet another astonishing creature - the hornet mimic hoverfly. Resembling its dangerous counterpart but harmless itself, this female Volucella zonaria adds an element of mystery to these surroundings. Venturing further into Lower Saxony's Haren region reveals more wonders. The common yellow dung fly gracefully hovers over meadows while nearby, a Fly Orchid named Ophrys insectifera blooms elegantly amidst lush greenery. Our journey takes an unexpected turn when we come across a male common scorpion fly known as Panorpa communis. Its peculiar appearance and behavior leave us awestruck as it showcases its distinct mating rituals. Not far away lies Dioctria atricapilla -the violet black-legged robber fly- perched on a leaf like royalty surveying its domain. Its striking coloration serves as both camouflage and warning sign for potential prey. The buzzing sound catches our attention once again; this time it is Lucilia sp. , commonly known as the greenbottle fly.