Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinidae: Dexia rustica ♂

Posted by ESant on 27-08-2024 10:49
#1

Hello,

I photographed this fly on Monte Bazzano (AQ), Italy, 700m a.s.l. on May 31st 2024. Is it a Dexia? And is it possible to identify its species from these photos?

Thank you in advance,
Emanuele

Edited by ESant on 27-08-2024 23:04

Posted by ESant on 27-08-2024 10:49
#2

Photo 2:

Posted by Zeegers on 27-08-2024 11:33
#3

Could be, but the parafacial looks hairy in first pic (?)


Theo

Posted by ESant on 27-08-2024 12:05
#4

Thank you! Unfortunately I don't have better pictures. I uploaded a cropped version of the first photo, but I can't say whether the parafacial is actually hairy or if it's just an artifact of light reflection.

Posted by Zeegers on 27-08-2024 19:39
#5

Yes, I think it is a trick of the light and male Dexia rustica is good to go


Theo

Posted by ESant on 27-08-2024 23:04
#6

Nice. As always, thank you very much!