Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Sinai. Tephritidae 5??

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 13-02-2006 20:32
#1

Of course, same plant. Color too modest for Tephritidae, but ovipositor very Tephritid's. 5-6mm, one of a kind.
www.diptera.info/forim/5-1223-1.jpg

Posted by John Smit on 14-02-2006 11:27
#2

If this was taken in Europe or the Middle east I'd say Tephritomyia lauta. But I have no idea if this genus is present in Sinai, and if so which species occur there.

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 14-02-2006 22:21
#3

Thank you John.