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:
www.foto-upload.de/diptera/080223/Fliege210208.jpg

The coccoon:
www.foto-upload.de/diptera/080223/Kokon.jpg

The caterpillar:
www.foto-upload.de/diptera/080223/Diachrysia.jpg

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...