Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bactrocera oleae?
Posted by markop on 06-06-2007 22:37
#1
Not a high quality shot of this fly (I managed only one photo before it flew away) but I thought you might find it interesting...
location: outside of Iraklion, on the island of Crete, in Greece
date: 6/6/2007
size: ~5mm
habitat: found right next to big olive groves
substrate: window :-)
I'm fairly certain that this is
Bactrocera oleae, a tephritid that is considered a pest for olive groves...
Posted by Paul Beuk on 07-06-2007 07:38
#2
Mesonotal and abdominal colour pattern seem to correspond with that species, but with the dark background it is difficult to distinguish the wing pattern.
Posted by Eric Fisher on 07-06-2007 14:05
#3
This is definitely Bactrocera oleae. The extent of the pale vs. dark markings vary considerably in this sp. However, the distinct, circular punctures on the abdomen (just evident in this photo) are characteristic for olive fly. Unfortunately, B. oleae is now very common in California.
Eric
Posted by markop on 25-06-2007 15:26
#4
Today, another one of these entered the office and this time I managed a better photo. I also have this in 1800x1200 for the gallery, if you think it's fit.
Posted by markop on 25-06-2007 15:27
#5
...and in this other photo, you can see the wing pattern more clear: