Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Interesting wasp mimic

Posted by LordV on 11-09-2006 08:32
#1

Not my photos, posted with permission of originator (Alex Paul)- taken in Bahamas on a mango tree apparently egg laying.
Any ideas ?
Brian V.

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Posted by Dmitry Gavryushin on 11-09-2006 08:55
#2

Tephritidae, Toxotrypana (curvicauda)?

Posted by LordV on 11-09-2006 09:06
#3

Thanks black- yes looks like the Papaya fruit fly
Toxotrypana curvicauda Gerstaecker (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae)
Brian V.

Posted by John Smit on 11-09-2006 21:07
#4

Wow!
Nice picture.

Please make sure to collect it next time;)

John