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 Sarcophagidae, Metopia sp., april, 30th, 2014 --> Male of Metopia argyrocephala group
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| ThorstenRoeder |
Posted on 03-05-2014 16:39
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Dear all, from searches here on diptera.info I learned, that this is a Metopia sp. and on insektenfotos.de I then already found acceptance for this. From threads on diptera.info I furthermore learned, that frontal bristles can be useful, so I try to show all I have from that fly, which appeared with two different abdominal patterns, quite similar to the one, that Rob S posted here on april, 30th. april, 30th, 2014, garden, river rhine valley, South-West-Germany, about 6,5mm Thanks for taking a look at this. Best regards Thorsten ThorstenRoeder attached the following image:  [82.72Kb] Edited by ThorstenRoeder on 04-05-2014 18:51 |
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| ThorstenRoeder |
Posted on 03-05-2014 16:42
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...frons...quite ugly quality in this strong enlargement, I admit...
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| ThorstenRoeder |
Posted on 03-05-2014 16:45
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...side view...
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| ThorstenRoeder |
Posted on 03-05-2014 16:46
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...and back side, in different pattern...
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| Sundew |
Posted on 04-05-2014 00:00
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 Member Location: Berlin and Baden-Württemberg, Germany Posts: 3890 Joined: 28.07.07 |
Male of Metopia argyrocephala group. Liekele Sijstermans is our expert for these species. As far as I remember, there are some very similar species, and to know the females would be of great use. Regards, Sundew |
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| ThorstenRoeder |
Posted on 04-05-2014 18:55
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Thanks a lot, Sundew, for this solution. Within the four years, I have a look at arthropods in my garden, this was the first and single view of a Metopia. Now, I`ll keep an eye on it, to detect possible couples... Best wishes, Thorsten |
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| Sundew |
Posted on 05-05-2014 11:04
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Member Location: Berlin and Baden-Württemberg, Germany Posts: 3890 Joined: 28.07.07 |
Use the Forum Search function to find out more about these interesting flies, there have been several threads concerning Metopiaand other Miltogramminae in the past, e. g. http://www.dipter...d_id=14087. They are cleptoparasites of solitary bees and solitary wasps and enter their subterranean nests to put their larvae inside. The larvae feed on the wasp's prey. This behaviour is very interesting to watch http://www.dipter...d_id=23319. I suppose you will find mating couples only on the sandy ground of the nesting sites of the Hymenoptera hosts. |
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| ThorstenRoeder |
Posted on 06-05-2014 15:21
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Dear Sundew, thanks a lot for this further info and links to your amazing pictures! Wow, this is thrilling, indeed. Several such wasp candidates are living in my garden, of course, so it depends on my luck in discovering plantless soil areas. But, I admit, Metopia might be of that kind, that is met just once in several years. Best regards, Thorsten |
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but don't see the image in the post.
