Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Thecophora? - 16.07.2024

Posted by brigitteu on 16-07-2024 20:02
#1

Hi

Could this be a Thecophora?

Switzerland, Kanton Schwyz, Altendorf (near lake Zurich), 430m, 16.07.2024, not longer as 10 mm

Kind regards, Brigitte

Edited by brigitteu on 16-07-2024 20:02

Posted by eklans on 17-07-2024 09:25
#2

Hi Brigitte, Thecophora is correct and from what I see it could be a male Thecophora bimaculata. But it's only based on the description of the female's antenna and femora in:
Jens-Hermann Stuke (2006): Thecophora pusilla auct. - ein Artenkomplex (Díptera: Conopidae)

(Syrphidae is the wrong forum for the Conopidae)

Posted by brigitteu on 17-07-2024 22:16
#3

Hi Eric

Thanks a lot for the confirmation of Thecophora, the species and all the informations!
I'm sorry about the wrong forum. Thank you for the correction.

Kind regards, Brigitte