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| Vinz |
Posted on 14-08-2008 09:15
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Hello Can you tell me which one is this Diptera. I think it is a Tephritidae but I can't go further ...  July 17th 2008 Reallon (05) - French Alps 1500m high Size about 10mm  |
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| Nosferatumyia |
Posted on 14-08-2008 10:24
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A Urophora sp. Possibly, and almost certainly, U. cuspidata Mg., which is associated with Centaurea scabiosa and allied species. Another possibility is U. solstitialis L (on Carduus sp) Unfortunately, most species can be determined w/ certainty only based on fine details of the ovipositor tips.
Edited by Nosferatumyia on 14-08-2008 10:29 Val |
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| Vinz |
Posted on 14-08-2008 19:02
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Thank you. I remember there was some Centaurea scabiosa there ! |
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but don't see the image in the post.
