Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachnidae with hairy eyes

Posted by guenille on 10-08-2007 17:15
#1

In first time I noted exorista but if Isearch on the forum it seem impossible.
I hope this only picture is enough to id.
april 14th near Paris
Edith


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Posted by ChrisR on 10-08-2007 17:49
#2

The colour reminds me of Lypha dubia but I can't see median discal bristles so I might be wrong.

Posted by guenille on 10-08-2007 20:18
#3

Thanks Chris.
If I find another specimen ....

Posted by Zeegers on 10-08-2007 20:59
#4

The wing venation differs from Lypha, the apical crossvein is very straight here and very curved in Lypha.
So this leave another early spring option: Campylochaeta praecox.
But it's not sure, this ID

Theo

Posted by guenille on 11-08-2007 07:59
#5

Imagine Theo ig it is difficult for you, what it can be for me ;)
Many thanks