Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Neopachygaster meromelas

Posted by crex on 10-07-2008 20:22
#1
Location: Midwest Sweden (Dalsland)
Date: 2008-JUN-21
Habitat: Fallen (by beaver) aspen

I first thought this was Berkshiria hungarica, but looking at the details I hesitate and think it is another fly within Pachygasterinae. Any thoughts on the ID? It is a female laying eggs on the aspen. The third photo shows the ovipositor best.
Edited by crex on 10-07-2008 21:06

Posted by crex on 10-07-2008 20:23
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Pic #2

Posted by crex on 10-07-2008 20:23
#3
Pic #3

Posted by Paul Beuk on 10-07-2008 20:42
#4
Quick and dirty: Neopachygaster meromlas.

Posted by crex on 10-07-2008 21:01
#5
Ahh, cool. Thanks Paul! B)

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 11-07-2008 18:14
#6
quick and beautifully:D : a spectacular fly! :D