Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Which Tephritis is this? --> Tephritis cf. neesii

Posted by Bernd Rottenburger on 18-04-2026 07:15
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Spotted on 16.04.2026 in Germany, Baden-Württemberg, on a meadow. Which one is it?

Thanks and best regards,
Bernd
Edited by Bernd Rottenburger on 21-04-2026 16:31

Posted by Bernd Rottenburger on 18-04-2026 07:25
#2
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Posted by Nosferatumyia on 21-04-2026 10:04
#3
From the wing pattern, either T. neesii or T. separata (their wing patterns overlap), which differ by the presence / absence of black setulae on abdominal tergites.

In the spring, when Anthemis / Leucanthemum are blossoming, T. neesii is common on it. T. separata shows up on Picris in June and July/
So, 96% of probability is T. neesii.
Edited by Nosferatumyia on 21-04-2026 10:04

Posted by Bernd Rottenburger on 21-04-2026 16:34
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Hello
Thank you very much for the precise explanation.
Best regards
Bernd