Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinidae - Ramonda spathulata (not Estheria)

Posted by eklans on 04-11-2021 11:52
#1

Hi, during a photo shooting with a Linnaemya picta I could take 2 photos of this one - but only dorsal before it escaped. Can it be an Estheria petiolata? EDIT: No - but can it be Ramonda spathulata?
Ansbach, close to Frankenhoehe Nature Park, old deciduous forest, 2021-11-03

Edited by eklans on 17-11-2021 19:48

Posted by Zeegers on 04-11-2021 13:36
#2

No, these Estheria has a red scutellum.

What about size ? Bigger or smaller than Linnaemyia ?

Theo

Posted by eklans on 04-11-2021 15:21
#3

It's about 90% of the Linnaemya.

Posted by eklans on 17-11-2021 18:29
#4

I could not find the fly again but measured the background: the fly was about 8 mm long.
Can it be Ramonda spathulata? The wings seem to be identical with images in the forum.

Edited by eklans on 17-11-2021 19:48

Posted by Zeegers on 17-11-2021 19:30
#5

Yes, that sems to be right.

Theo

Posted by eklans on 17-11-2021 19:47
#6

Thank you very much, Theo!