Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinidae: Masistylum arcuatum

Posted by ESant on 03-10-2021 12:40
#1

Hello,

I photographed this fly near Pizzo Cefalone (AQ), Italy, 2300m a.s.l. on July 21st 2021. I think it is a Tachinidae, but is it possible to identify its genus or species from these photos?

Thank you in advance,
Emanuele

Edited by ESant on 04-10-2021 20:02

Posted by ESant on 03-10-2021 12:40
#2

Photo 2:

Posted by Zeegers on 04-10-2021 15:24
#3

Note the broad vertex, strong costal spine, only twp prae DC, excavation on syntergite 1&2 incomplete, weird wing venation etc..

I’d say a very nice Masistylum arcuatum, high Alpine endemic !

Theo

Edited by Zeegers on 05-10-2021 06:57

Posted by ESant on 04-10-2021 20:02
#4

Nice! Thank you very much Theo!