Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Unknown fly, possibly a Tachinidae???
Posted by Marcel on 12-08-2006 13:09
#1
Does anyone know the name of this fly? It was found in The Netherlands, july of this year.
Greets
Marcel
Posted by Marcel on 12-08-2006 13:13
#2
here's the picture...
Edited by Marcel on 12-08-2006 13:16
Posted by Zeegers on 12-08-2006 15:26
#3
Hi Marcel
Good find !
It is a female Ectophasia.
Given the picture, either crassipennis or oblonga.
Only the first one is recorded from NL.
It is not rare in Limburg, but otherwise quite uncommon.
Where did you see it ?
Theo Zeegers
Posted by Marcel on 12-08-2006 16:04
#4
Dear Theo,
I found in on the Cauberg in Valkenburg (Limburg). She was moving her wings, possibly to attract males??
Thanks for giving a name!
Kind regards
Marcel
Posted by Zeegers on 12-08-2006 22:41
#5
Oke, that is a known locality (at least, the nearby village of Vilt is).
Wing flapping in seen in some 10 Tachinid species.
Not sure about the purpose.
Given the colours in the wings, it might very well be a visual signal as well.
Theo