Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tephritidae > Urophora?

Posted by Urs on 25-01-2008 19:14
#1

is that Urophora quadrifasciata?

Foto: Switzerland, Hohtenn VS, 1080m NN, 29.June 07

Thank you for any help

Regards
Urs

Posted by Ben Hamers on 28-01-2008 18:37
#2

It's not U. quadrifasciata, but here ends my knowledge.

Ben

Posted by Nosferatumyia on 28-01-2008 19:31
#3

95% probability that it is a male of U. cuspidata Meigen. It is neither a U. solstitialis (too wide wing crossbands), nor U. jaceana (black dorsal stripe on the forefemur). It is a male, and sure identity could be based on females or reared males only). The host plant is, however, Centaurea scabiosa, a proper host for U. cuspidata.

Posted by Urs on 29-01-2008 09:50
#4

Hi Valery,

thanks a lot for your help and the informations.

Regards
Urs