Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinid hatched from Diachrysia caterpillar
Posted by Juergen Peters on 23-02-2008 18:58
#1
Hello!
On Feb-21 this Tachinid hatched from a coccoon created on Feb-06 at a larva of the noctuid
Diachrysia chrysitis/tutti (identified in Lepiforum) bred by Gabi Krumm, a member of my forum. Could this be
Exorista sp.?
The fly:
The coccoon:
The caterpillar:
Posted by Zeegers on 24-02-2008 20:35
#2
First impression is male Blondelia nigripes.
But I can't be sure from this pictures alone.
Theo
Posted by Juergen Peters on 24-02-2008 20:58
#3
Zeegers wrote:
First impression is male Blondelia nigripes.
But I can't be sure from this pictures alone.
Many thanks, Theo!
Posted by Zeegers on 25-02-2008 19:00
#4
Well, there is not much to thank for, it was only a first impression.
You're welcome
Theo
Posted by Juergen Peters on 25-02-2008 19:40
#5
Hello, Theo!
Zeegers wrote:
it was only a first impression.
Well, *my* first (and last) impression - as a layman - was: it's a Tachinid ;). That was the end of my wisdom...