Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Trixa caerulescens (f), Tachinidae, Jul 16, 2021, Augustinerkreuz, Austria

Posted by Xespok on 27-11-2021 23:46
#1

A distinctive species. Is this the female of Trixa caerulescens (Trixa alpina)?

Later that day I found the same species in a different location.

More images here: https://www.inatu.../102039609

Edited by Xespok on 30-11-2021 21:44

Posted by Zeegers on 28-11-2021 11:22
#2

Yes. Status of alpina is unclear, might very well just be a dark variety of caerulescens.

Theo

Edited by Zeegers on 01-12-2021 07:45

Posted by Xespok on 30-11-2021 21:43
#3

Thanks