Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinidae ?
Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 07-06-2006 12:00
#1
Hello flyforum,
I am not sure if this is Tachinidae.
The M1 vein in the wings is bounded, but that is not enough I'm afraid..
Under the head I can see two palps(?), or what are they?
greeting robert,
Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 07-06-2006 12:01
#2
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Edited by Robert Heemskerk on 07-06-2006 12:01
Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 07-06-2006 12:01
#3
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Edited by Robert Heemskerk on 07-06-2006 12:01
Posted by ChrisR on 07-06-2006 14:14
#4
Hi Robert - yes it is a tachinid ... and those are palps ... but I am not sure which species it is. To get an identification we need to see the scutellar bristles, tergites and facial hairs a lot better. :)
Edited by ChrisR on 07-06-2006 16:11
Posted by Zeegers on 07-06-2006 18:28
#5
Generally true.
In this case however, I can ID the species positively as Epicampocera succincta. Based on the general dark, slightly bluish colouration, clubby black palpi and bended third antennal segment (syn. = curvicornis !!)
A common species, predominantly in Pieris
Theo Zeegers
Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 08-06-2006 11:19
#6
Thank you Chris and Theo for your great help.
greeting robert :)