Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Aplomya confinis

Posted by jeremyr on 22-12-2012 20:09
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11th nov, tottenham. A tachinid perhaps, the vein seems to turn up 'and' extend to the wing edge. Otherwise presumably a sarcophagid. It seems to have a reddish scutellum. 8 images available in all

Actually how about Sturmia bella?

Edited by jeremyr on 23-12-2012 19:49

Posted by jeremyr on 22-12-2012 20:11
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image 2

Posted by jeremyr on 22-12-2012 20:12
#3

3rd view

Posted by jeremyr on 22-12-2012 22:23
#4

further images here http://www.ispot.org.uk/node/309612

Jeremy

Posted by neprisikiski on 23-12-2012 10:10
#5

The female Aplomya confinis fits better :)

Posted by ChrisR on 23-12-2012 10:50
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I agree - Sturmia wouldn't have hairy eyes but would have a bristle-comb on its hind tarsi too :) Aplomya is a nice find - it is a parasitoid of Blue butterflies.

Posted by neprisikiski on 23-12-2012 12:44
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ChrisR wrote: Aplomya is a nice find

Is it rare in UK?

Posted by ChrisR on 23-12-2012 21:45
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I seem to find it quite often in good habitats but they are not exactly 'common' :)