Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Muscidae?
Posted by lynkos on 04-10-2005 17:46
#1
For this one, I'll try for a Muscidae, but with rather less certainty!
Thanks, Sarah
Posted by Gerard Pennards on 04-10-2005 22:03
#2
Maybe, because it also could be Tachinidae.
One of the experts on these will tell you more soon I think!
Posted by lynkos on 05-10-2005 06:34
#3
Thanks Gerard, I hadn't thought of Tachinidae for this one. There's still so much to learn! Sarah
Posted by Zeegers on 05-10-2005 21:52
#4
This is a Tachinid alright.
But it seems ? am not familiar with the species.
What is its size ?
Peculiar features: topcel in wing close
vertex very small
legs rather long.
This might suggest Dexiinae - Dexiini, but not at all sure.
Theo Zeegers
Posted by lynkos on 05-10-2005 21:55
#5
Uffa, this too a Tachinid :(? Looks like it's back to the school books for me. I'd say it was about 8 mm long, Sarah
Posted by Zeegers on 06-10-2005 17:19
#6
I'm sorry, can't help you.
do remember that, although Tachinidae are frequently identified from pictures on this side, they are in general terms difficult to identify.
I am simply not familiar with this species, so I have to pass.
sorry
Theo
Posted by lynkos on 06-10-2005 19:30
#7
Not to worry Theo, it's good to know at least that it's a Tachinidae. Sarah