Thread subject: Diptera.info :: (Gonia picea ?) ---> Onychogonia sp.

Posted by Renko on 20-07-2014 20:46
#1

Hello,

A Tachinidae on my hand, found in France, Bourg-Saint-Maurice, at 1800 m, in a flowery meadow, the july 06 2014,
Maybe Gonia picea ?

Greetings,
Thomas

Edited by Renko on 25-07-2014 13:31

Posted by Renko on 20-07-2014 20:46
#2

2nd picture

Posted by sd on 21-07-2014 10:48
#3

Given the black basicosta and altitude, this should be Onychogonia, probably flaviceps.

Steve

Posted by Zeegers on 21-07-2014 17:00
#4

Hi Thomas


Given time of year and altitude, must be a Pseudogonia. Three very similar species.


Theo

Posted by sd on 21-07-2014 20:33
#5

Hi Theo,
My understanding is that-

Onychogonia is more alpine than Pseudogonia and that both are flying in July/August.
Onychogonia has the yellow waxy frons of Gonia whereas Pseudogonia has a dark frons.
So this would be Onychogonia.

Steve

Posted by Zeegers on 22-07-2014 06:42
#6

You are totally right !
I meant Onychogonia.


Theo

Posted by Renko on 22-07-2014 10:15
#7

Many Thanks, Steve and Theo ! :D:)