Thread subject: Diptera.info :: my first Tachinidae of the year

Posted by jean-claude bernard on 19-02-2008 13:09
#1

hello,
I have found this tachinidae in my garden near brest (france) the 17 02 2008. size about 6/8mm.
in our french forum, st?phane said Macquartia sp but he is not sure.
thanks for ID
jean-claude

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 19-02-2008 13:44
#2

yes. it is a male Macquartia sp.

Posted by Zeegers on 19-02-2008 21:42
#3

I agree.

Difficult to pinpoint a species. The earliest species is viridana, but somehow it looks different.
I'll have to check


Theo

Posted by jean-claude bernard on 20-02-2008 13:33
#4

thanks jorge and theo,
I have a lateral view of the same Macquartia if it can help you to ID the specie.
jean-claude

Posted by Zeegers on 20-02-2008 19:22
#5

Please always include shots from different angles instantly, it makes Tachinid life so much easier !

It is a male M. dispar, next of kind to viridana


Theo

Posted by jean-claude bernard on 20-02-2008 19:59
#6

theo, sorry for my mistake :( and thanks for ID
jean-claude