Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Sarcophagidae--> Metopia cf. tshernovae
Posted by Lavendel on 29-06-2023 16:23
#1
Is it possible to ID this Tachinidae (Metopia?) with a reflecting fore-head?
The Netherlands, Dunes, today.
Edited by Lavendel on 01-07-2023 15:17
Posted by Lavendel on 29-06-2023 16:25
#2
an other view
Posted by Lavendel on 29-06-2023 16:25
#3
an other view
Posted by eklans on 29-06-2023 16:43
#4
Hi Sandra, Metopia (Sarcophagidae) is correct - looks like male
M. argyrocephala.
Posted by Lavendel on 29-06-2023 17:22
#5
Many thanks Eric.
Greetings, Sandra
Edited by Lavendel on 29-06-2023 17:22
Posted by Zeegers on 29-06-2023 21:35
#6
Pity the frontal tarsus is out of focus.
The not so strong contrast betweensilver and dark on the head suggests another species, like rondaniana or argentata.
The specimen is very fresh, so difficult to be sure.
Theo
Posted by Lavendel on 30-06-2023 08:51
#7
I have a few more photo's are these helpfull?
Posted by Lavendel on 30-06-2023 08:52
#8
an other
Posted by Lavendel on 30-06-2023 08:52
#9
the head
Posted by Zeegers on 01-07-2023 12:47
#10
it is definitely not argyrocephala and I don’t see the “rondaniana-hairs” on tarsus. most likely M. tshernovae, but since it is so teneral, difficult to guess how the fronto-orbital plates eventually would end up.
Theo
Posted by Lavendel on 01-07-2023 15:16
#11
Many thanks Theo. The specimen was not collected. So Metopia cf. tshernovae is.
Greetings, Sandra
Kind regards,
Sandra