Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Small black Tachinid from Holland

Posted by Cor Zonneveld on 06-06-2007 21:22
#1

I saw this small Tachinid (?) fly on heath in Holland. Small means about 5 - 7 mm, see the little branches of Calluna it is resting on for a size comparison. Dry sandy heath with Calluna and occasional tree groups (oak, pine).

Can it be IDed?

Edited by Cor Zonneveld on 06-06-2007 21:40

Posted by Cor Zonneveld on 06-06-2007 21:23
#2

same animal

Posted by Zeegers on 07-06-2007 07:34
#3

Medina collaris, a parasitoid on Lochmaea suturalis (the Calluna-Chrysomelidae).
Great job, these pictures.

Theo Zeegers