Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinidae from France -> Pales pavida

Posted by pat_der2003 on 04-03-2011 21:05
#1

July 31 2010, 50 km south of Paris, France.


Is it possible to Id it from this picture ?

Thanks a lot !!

Edited by pat_der2003 on 07-03-2011 19:10

Posted by neprisikiski on 04-03-2011 21:07
#2

I think, it is Pales pavida, but you may have several very similar species there in the south...

Edited by neprisikiski on 04-03-2011 21:21

Posted by ChrisR on 04-03-2011 21:52
#3

Yes, looks like Pales to me too (strong facial ridge bristles and pale tibiae) :)

Posted by pat_der2003 on 05-03-2011 07:51
#4

Many Thanks !!! :)

Posted by Zeegers on 05-03-2011 10:33
#5

Their alternative is P. processionea, both species are very similar, but this looks like pavida indeed.


Theo