Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tephritidae

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 06-05-2006 22:33
#1
Hello flyreaders,

This beautiful Tephritidae sp. visit my hand this afternoon.
What kind of Tephritidae sp. is this?

and what could be the hostplant? (it's not my hand! ;))

Greeting, Robert
Edited by Robert Heemskerk on 06-05-2006 22:33

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 06-05-2006 22:34
#2
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Edited by Robert Heemskerk on 06-05-2006 22:34

Posted by John Smit on 08-05-2006 08:28
#3
Hi Robert,

It is Tephritis hyoscyami.
Its hostplants are several types of Carduus species.

Best wishes,

John

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 08-05-2006 22:45
#4
Thank you very much John! :)

It's a new expierence with a new fly, what do I want more..

greeting, Robert Heemskerk