Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinidae Periscepsia carbonaria ?

Posted by DedeLab on 14-08-2025 19:49
#1

Hello,
This fly was found in the Pyrenees at an altitude of 1,500 meters.
Should it be Periscepsia carbonaria or Kirbya moerens?
I'm leaning toward the former because :
- Periscepsia's third antennal segment is larger than Kirby's one
- it has a pair of post-sutural ac setae, which I believe Kirbya doesn't have?

www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos363/big/DSC_9231_DxO_1.jpg
ANDRE LABETAA : France : Counozouls : 11140 : 07/06/2025
Altitude : 1509 m - Taille : 6-7 mm ?
Réf. : 363175

Edited by DedeLab on 14-08-2025 20:05

Posted by eklans on 15-08-2025 07:59
#2

Periscepsia carbonaria is correct, I think (Kirbya moerens is an early spring species).

Posted by DedeLab on 15-08-2025 08:04
#3

Thanks a lot Eric !