Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tephritis species? => Campiglossa misella
Posted by Michael Stemmer on 29-12-2025 07:13
#1
Good morning,
can someone identify this Tephritis species? I looked through the gallery, but I still have no idea. It´s the only photo I have.
Location: Germany, Rhineland-Palatinum, 53572 Unkel, river Rhine valley, Stux hill, dry and warm habitat (grapeyards), nearby deciduous forest (oak, Fagus ...), May 25th, 2025
Thanks in advance,
Michael
Edited by Michael Stemmer on 02-01-2026 02:43
Posted by eklans on 31-12-2025 15:01
#2
I can only
guess, it could be a
Campiglossum solidaginis. But this is a rare species and to be more confident, we would need more details.
Edited by eklans on 31-12-2025 15:02
Posted by Michael Stemmer on 31-12-2025 22:54
#3
Hello Eric,
that was my only photo of this species, it`s a pity, obviously nothing can be done.
But thank you for your answer,
Michael
Posted by Nosferatumyia on 01-01-2026 13:54
#4
The most probable (99,9%) option is a female of
Campiglossa misella (Loew, 1869). It has quite a variable wing pattern (in addition, sexually dimorphic!), and is associated with A
rtemisia vulgaris, but clearly differs from the very rare
C. solidaginis in having gray tomentose mesonotum with dark vittae (never in solidaginis).
Edited by Nosferatumyia on 01-01-2026 13:56
Posted by Michael Stemmer on 01-01-2026 18:55
#5
Thank you, Val, for your answer. What do you think: can I name the specimen "Campiglossa misella", or should I add "cf."? Artemisia vulgaris grows here at some places abundant.
Greetings from the Stux hill, and Happy New Year,
Michael
Posted by Nosferatumyia on 02-01-2026 00:34
#6
No problem.
You may!
Campiglossa misella is a nice name ;)
Posted by Michael Stemmer on 02-01-2026 02:42
#7
Thank you, Val!