Thread subject: Diptera.info :: [Ramonda spathulata] Tachinidae

Posted by Christine Devillers on 16-09-2009 19:49
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I've seen this Tachinidae in my garden (about 6mm (Belgium, 15-09-2009)
What could it be ?

Edited by Christine Devillers on 18-09-2009 20:28

Posted by Christine Devillers on 16-09-2009 19:50
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Posted by Christine Devillers on 16-09-2009 19:50
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Posted by Christine Devillers on 16-09-2009 19:51
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Posted by Jaakko on 17-09-2009 09:10
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Ramonda spathulata.

Posted by Christine Devillers on 17-09-2009 22:49
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Thanks Jaakko :) It is a new species for me. Is it a female ?

Could you tell me if the features you use to go to Admontia are:
Topcel closed
Scutellum with at least 4 erect bristles
Bristles on cheeks

And the vein m, m-cu and cu, are they always darkened like that ?

Posted by Zeegers on 18-09-2009 12:08
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?? Admontia

You mean Ramonda, I guees.

Yes, those are the features.

Ramonda is in Wagneriini, very characteristic tribe.


Theo

Posted by Christine Devillers on 18-09-2009 20:32
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Yes Theo, sorry, I mean Ramonda

Do you agree with female ?

Posted by Zeegers on 19-09-2009 11:14
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Sexing is tricky in Wagneriini, but yes, it looks like a female


Theo