Posted by Jan Zwaaneveld on 19-08-2006 17:36
#1
Could anyone help me with the identification of this Tachinid fly? It was photographed on August 19th 2006 at Leerdam, Netherlands.
I thought perhaps it could be Lecanipa bicincta after going through the thumbs, but I am far from sure.
Posted by Zeegers on 19-08-2006 19:52
#2
Well Jan, whatever it is, it is not Lecanipa, for the simple reason that this species does not occur in The Netherlands. Do realize that their are 325 Tachinidae in the Netherlands already, 75 % are spiky and grey. So we should tune into details.
Unfortunately, the picture shows neither head nor wings very well.
The wing venaton suggests Voriini.
My guess would be Voria ruralis. Not more than a guess, though.
Theo Zeegers
Posted by Jan Zwaaneveld on 19-08-2006 20:06
#3
Theo, thanks for your help. As you have noticed I am not a fly specialist, I have only just started looking at and photographing flies. Next time I will try to get better pictures. Unfortunately, this one gave me only one chance :(
Jan
Posted by Zeegers on 19-08-2006 21:07
#4
Hi Jan
Yes, I know. Tachinids should be more cooperative in front of the lense.
Then the grey spiky ones get difficult.
Let's see next time
Theo