Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Estheria bohemani <-- Tachinidae (Austria, 1400m a.s.l.)

Posted by Waldgeist on 07-08-2024 11:27
#1

Austria, Hirschenkogel (1400m a.s.l.) , 06-Aug-2024
Note the wing venation
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/234299150

Edited by Waldgeist on 08-08-2024 14:28

Posted by eklans on 07-08-2024 12:01
#2

Female Estheria bohemani?

Posted by Waldgeist on 07-08-2024 14:07
#3

other observations, same day and location
https://www.inatu.../234299148
https://www.inatu.../234301374
https://www.inatu.../234326504
https://www.inatu.../234326496
https://www.inatu.../234326498

Edited by Waldgeist on 07-08-2024 15:31

Posted by eklans on 07-08-2024 15:02
#4

Yes, your new observations second Estheria bohemani. The wing venation is exactly like in tachinidae.eu and nearly all characters (except propleuron) from T&H (+translation Rayner, Raper) key are visible:

- Tergite 2 dorsally hollowed to the posterior edge.
- Tergites 3 and 4 with discal bristles
- Cheeks bare
- 5 Humeral bristles, the 3 strongest form a triangle.
- 4 dc behind the suture.
- Petiole of R5 longer than r-m.
- Scutellum black