Thread subject: Diptera.info :: T. lurida or ursina ?

Posted by GAREL Jean-Michel on 21-04-2023 05:09
#1
Hi,
these Tachina were observed on april 18th in the north of Yonne department (Burgondy, France). It is difficult for me to identify the species : lurida or ursina. I greatly appreciated your help. All my tanks.
www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos321/big/Tachina%20lurida%20MF%20180423.jpg
Jean-Michel GAREL : France : Brannay : 89150 : 18/04/2023
Altitude : 174 m - Taille : 13 pour la femelle
Réf. : 321299

Posted by eklans on 21-04-2023 08:27
#2
Hello Jean-Michel, from what I see they are T. ursina:
- apicals of scutellum parallel
- dorsal hairs on thorax yellowish/whitish
- reddish patch on abdomen not prominent
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Posted by GAREL Jean-Michel on 21-04-2023 09:01
#3
Thanks Eric.
With my best wishes.

Posted by Zeegers on 21-04-2023 09:06
#4
The male vertex seems very broad for ursina….

Theo