Posted by Joerg Schneider on 31-07-2026 04:54
#1
A new Tephritidae to my collection -
Chaetostomella cylindrica, or are there similar species? Seen in a pasture near our garden in Rheinbach near Bonn/Germany, 3-4mm. Thank you for your help, Jörg
Edited by Joerg Schneider on 02-08-2026 23:12
Posted by Nosferatumyia on 31-07-2026 20:03
#2
Yes.
There is the only sandy place in Baden Wurttemberg with another species, C. rossica. The rest is C. cylindrica, with 2 host races, on Cirsium+ and on Centaurea+ host plants
Posted by Joerg Schneider on 01-08-2026 21:55
#3
Thank you so much again. Both plant groups are there, and I am happy about this addition to my photo collection :-)