Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Sarcophagidae (Hong Kong) on Sphecidae wasp for i.d.
Posted by Clive Lau on 20-05-2021 14:14
#1
This fly (left) was hovering at the entrance of the nest of a Sphecidae wasp Sceliphron deforme (right). Apparently, it was waiting for an opportunity to gain access into the nest to parasitize the wasp larve/egg. It would be much appreciated if the fly can be identified.
Edited by Clive Lau on 21-05-2021 00:00
Posted by Clive Lau on 20-05-2021 14:14
#2
Thorax
Posted by Clive Lau on 20-05-2021 14:15
#3
Abdomen
Posted by Clive Lau on 20-05-2021 14:16
#4
Lateral view
Posted by Clive Lau on 20-05-2021 14:16
#5
Side (magnified)
Posted by Clive Lau on 20-05-2021 14:16
#6
Head
Posted by Clive Lau on 20-05-2021 14:17
#7
Wing
Posted by John Carr on 20-05-2021 16:03
#8
Sarcophagidae subfamily Miltogramminae.
Posted by Clive Lau on 21-05-2021 00:01
#9
Thanks John. Title amended.
Posted by John Carr on 21-05-2021 00:10
#10
I think it is an
Amobia.
Posted by Clive Lau on 21-05-2021 02:35
#11
Thanks John. Previously in Hong Kong, we have a report that the nest of another Spehcidae wasp (Isodontia diodon) was infested by maggots of Amobia quatei Kuahashi which I have no idea how it looks like.
Do you think my fly here is also Amobia quatei or some other species?
Edited by Clive Lau on 21-05-2021 03:21
Posted by Jan Willem on 21-05-2021 08:54
#12
Beautiful pictures!!
Posted by Zeegers on 21-05-2021 12:29
#13
This is a female and we would need to see male genitalia.
Amobia (i.e. penelopei) is a well known cleptoparasitoid of Sceliphrin ( google it)
Theo