Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Sphiximorpha subsessilis ♀♂ copula & oviposition

Posted by eklans on 01-06-2023 13:13
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Some Sphiximorpha subsessilis appeared May 21st on an overmature Malus domestica with rot holes and sap runs in my garden.
I could see 1 female and 2 males simultaneously as well as copula and oviposition and they are still here.

1. male dorsal, 2023-05-27

Edited by eklans on 01-06-2023 13:24

Posted by eklans on 01-06-2023 13:14
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2nd female dorsal, 2023-05-27

Edited by eklans on 01-06-2023 13:24

Posted by eklans on 01-06-2023 13:14
#3

3rd female lateral ovipositing, 2023-05-27

Edited by eklans on 01-06-2023 13:24

Posted by eklans on 01-06-2023 13:16
#4

4th male lateral - taking a breath after copula, 2023-05-27

Edited by eklans on 01-06-2023 13:23

Posted by eklans on 01-06-2023 13:17
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5th male frontal, 2023-05-29

Edited by eklans on 01-06-2023 13:22

Posted by eklans on 01-06-2023 13:19
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6th copula, 2023-05-22
images clockwise:
- copula
- male retracts abdomen
- female retracts ovipositor
- ovipositor mainly retracted

Edited by eklans on 01-06-2023 13:22

Posted by eklans on 01-06-2023 13:21
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7th female ovipostion, details, 2023-05-22

Edited by eklans on 01-06-2023 13:22