Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Beautiful black Tachinid

Posted by pierred on 14-08-2007 09:10
#1

Hello,

A beautiful black Tachinid for Theo and Chris...

With this broad frons, could it be a Gonia?

Edited by pierred on 14-08-2007 09:10

Posted by ChrisR on 14-08-2007 10:14
#2

Yes, it looks like a Gonia to me with that broad, convex, yellow frons but that's as far as I can go - so it's over to Theo for a species :)

Posted by Zeegers on 14-08-2007 19:53
#3

Moreover, the ocellar bristles are reclinate, so it's definitely GOnia or ally.
However, it might be such an ally. Is this picture taken by any chance in the mountains ?
(we can't see the face, that's why I have to start guessing)

Theo

Posted by pierred on 15-08-2007 08:03
#4

Theo,

Thanks. Sorry, I forgot to state the date and place.
Savoy (France), 2007/7/25, 1750m above sea.

Posted by Zeegers on 15-08-2007 13:43
#5

Aha. That explains a lot.
You made it difficult

IN that case, it's Onychogonia, 3 very similar species (and little experience from my side)

Theo

Posted by pierred on 15-08-2007 17:28
#6

Theo,

Thanks. An allied genus.