Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinidae ?

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 07-06-2006 11:00
#1

Hello flyforum,

I am not sure if this is Tachinidae.
The M1 vein in the wings is bounded, but that is not enough I'm afraid..

Under the head I can see two palps(?), or what are they?

greeting robert,

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 07-06-2006 11:01
#2

t 2)

Edited by Robert Heemskerk on 07-06-2006 11:01

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 07-06-2006 11:01
#3

t 3)

Edited by Robert Heemskerk on 07-06-2006 11:01

Posted by ChrisR on 07-06-2006 13:14
#4

Hi Robert - yes it is a tachinid ... and those are palps ... but I am not sure which species it is. To get an identification we need to see the scutellar bristles, tergites and facial hairs a lot better. :)

Edited by ChrisR on 07-06-2006 15:11

Posted by Zeegers on 07-06-2006 17:28
#5

Generally true.
In this case however, I can ID the species positively as Epicampocera succincta. Based on the general dark, slightly bluish colouration, clubby black palpi and bended third antennal segment (syn. = curvicornis !!)
A common species, predominantly in Pieris


Theo Zeegers

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 08-06-2006 10:19
#6

Thank you Chris and Theo for your great help.

greeting robert :)