Posted by Vinz on 14-08-2008 09:15
#1
Hello
Can you tell me which one is this Diptera. I think it is a Tephritidae but I can't go further ... :|
July 17th 2008
Reallon (05) - French Alps
1500m high
Size about 10mm
Posted by Nosferatumyia on 14-08-2008 10:24
#2
A
Urophora sp. Possibly, and almost certainly,
U. cuspidata Mg., which is associated with
Centaurea scabiosa and allied species. Another possibility is
U. solstitialis L (on
Carduus sp) Unfortunately, most species can be determined w/ certainty only based on fine details of the ovipositor tips.
Edited by Nosferatumyia on 14-08-2008 10:29