Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinidae?

Posted by Matthieu on 23-08-2005 00:14
#1

Hello!
I saw this fly near Tours (France) in woodland. For me, it looked like a Tachina fera with a strange bulb between the eyes! So, could you tell me what is it ?

Date: March 2005.
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/a-o/tach1
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/a-o/tach2


Thanks,
Matthieu

Posted by Zeegers on 24-08-2005 19:59
#2

Hi Matthieu,


This is a member of the Tachinid genus Gonia, no doubt.
You can actually see the characteristic reclinate orbital setae (reclinate being characteristic). My best guess would be G. vacua.

Theo Zeegers

Posted by Matthieu on 24-08-2005 21:16
#3

Many thanks, Theo! :)

Matthieu