Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Pyrgotidae <Diptera from SE Turkey

Posted by Cesa on 18-08-2013 15:03
#1

Three days ago, only a single specimen could be found of this apparently nocturnal species from SE Turkey. Its ID very much appreciated. Muhabbet

Edited by Cesa on 18-08-2013 17:33

Posted by John Carr on 18-08-2013 16:29
#2

Pyrgotidae? They are nocturnal parasitoids of Scarabeidae. Many species, including all American species, lack ocelli.

Posted by Nosferatumyia on 18-08-2013 16:50
#3

Looks to be a Eupyrgota, quite possibly E. wagai.

Muhabbet, could you please take a picture of the head in strictly in profile and the mesonotum from the above? Thank you!

Posted by Cesa on 18-08-2013 18:59
#4

Many thanks for the ID of Eupyrgota vagae. Mesonotum and head images attached.

Posted by Cesa on 18-08-2013 18:59
#5

Cesa wrote:
Many thanks for the ID of Eupyrgota vagae. Mesonotum and head images attached.