Posted by Sundew on 30-07-2021 00:24
#1
Hi,
Yesterday I saw this small grey fly feeding on
Bupleurum falcatum. Petiolate wing and big calypters make it a Tachinid, but the antennae are rather small. Phasiinae do not fit, so my only idea is
Strongygaster globula. Can this be confirmed, or are there better suggestions?
Locality is southwestern Germany, 50 km west of Stuttgart.
Many thanks, Sundew
Posted by Sundew on 30-07-2021 00:25
#3
The lateral shot is poor quality but shows nicely the yellow palps.
Posted by Zeegers on 30-07-2021 08:18
#4
Totally correct. The wing venation is highly characteristic for the genus. Much more common in the east (Poland, Russia)
Theo
Posted by Sundew on 30-07-2021 13:19
#5
Thanks, another new genus for me - very interesting.