Thread subject: Diptera.info :: 07.05. Tachinidae N1

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 07-05-2006 20:11
#1

Moscow region, 07 may, 10-11mm, forest edge.

Posted by ChrisR on 07-05-2006 21:54
#2

Hmm... exceptionaly hairy eyes... I am going to bet it's Ernestia puparum - but with a bit more colour on the scutellum :)

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 07-05-2006 22:41
#3

Hi Chris.
This time I havn't forgot about Ernestia puparum! I met it in the very heart of "puparum site".
But.
1. Veins looks weekly coloured.
2. Typical white bends on abdomen absent.
Is it still OK for Ernestia puparum?
Nikita

Posted by ChrisR on 07-05-2006 22:54
#4

Well, Ernestia puparum is a rare species here so I haven't much experience of it myself. I agree the colouration is different and the wing markings aren't so bold but the size, shape and those very hairy eyes shout "ERNESTIA!!!" to me ;)