Thread subject: Diptera.info :: grey Tachinid -> Dinera grisescens
Posted by Sundew on 22-05-2008 22:37
#1
Hi,
Today I met a moderately sized grey Tachinid in our arboretum. A name for it would be fine.
Many thanks, Sundew
Edited by Sundew on 23-05-2008 12:48
Posted by Zeegers on 23-05-2008 08:09
#2
Looks like Dinera grisescens, but I'm not 100 % sure if I do see a plumose arista
Theo
Posted by ChrisR on 23-05-2008 09:57
#3
My guess was
Dinera, from the general overall appearance and the fact that the abdomenal excavation doesn't extend back to the hid margin of T1+2 :) Then after checking the Central European Key it would have to be
grisescens, from the degree of dusting :) Looks like there is a plumose arista to me ... if I squint :o
Posted by Sundew on 23-05-2008 12:42
#4
There IS a plumose arista! :D
Many thanks indeed,
Sundew
PS. As this species is still lacking in our gallery, for labeling it would be good to know whether my fly is a male or a female.
Edited by Sundew on 23-05-2008 12:47
Posted by ChrisR on 23-05-2008 13:43
#5
The tip of the abdomen looks male to me ... unless I have missed something obvious :) Might be worth submitting the close shot of the head to the Gallery too :)