Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tephritidae?
Posted by Urs on 31-01-2007 09:51
#1
Who can help to identify this fly?
Foto: Switzerland, Wattwil SG, 750m NN, 16.06.06
Thank you.
Regards
Urs
Posted by Jan Willem on 31-01-2007 10:41
#2
Hi Urs,
Not Tephritidae but Pallopteridae. I should check which species exactly.
Jan Willem
Posted by Urs on 31-01-2007 17:01
#3
Hi Jan Willem,
so it is my first Pallopteridae. Thank you for the help. Perhaps you can find the species name.
Regards
Urs
Posted by Jan Willem on 01-02-2007 20:17
#4
Hi Urs,
I believe I get too little practice at identifying Pallopteridae to be able to do it instantly. However after having another look at your picture, I think I can identify this specimen as a female of
Palloptera quinquemaculata (or
Toxoneure quinquemaculata according to others). This species has a very broad ovipositor.
Jan Willem
Posted by Urs on 02-02-2007 08:03
#5
Hi Jan Willem,
Thanks for the infos and as always your help is appreciated.
Regards
Urs