Posted by Reindert van Eekelen on 23-05-2021 22:59
#1
Hello,
Is an ID possible for this Tachinid? At first I thought it might be Phorocera obscura, but the more I look at it, the less sure I am (the abdomen seems a little less elongated, and the distal part of M1 seems less curved than is the case with Phorocera)...
Pictures taken May 23rd in a residential area in Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
Thanks in advance,
Reindert van Eekelen
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Posted by Zeegers on 24-05-2021 09:05
#5
Bend in vein M well spotted, Reindert ! Its shape is typical for the tribe Blondeliini. General impression is that of a male Meigenia and the erect apical scutellar bristles confirm this. Alas, genitalia needed for species level.
Theo
Posted by Reindert van Eekelen on 24-05-2021 12:41
#6
Thank you very much for your reply, Theo. I'm happy to know the correct genus now :)
Best regards,
Reindert