Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinidae => Zeuxia sp.
Posted by KostasZontanos on 10-06-2017 21:47
#1
On apiaceae flowers in woodland edge. Thessaloniki, Greece. May 5, 2017.
Edited by KostasZontanos on 12-06-2017 21:26
Posted by KostasZontanos on 10-06-2017 21:48
#2
Photo 2/2
Posted by ChrisR on 10-06-2017 22:37
#3
Looks like Eriothrix sp.
Posted by KostasZontanos on 11-06-2017 10:00
#4
Thank you very much Chris.
Posted by Zeegers on 11-06-2017 11:28
#5
Looks like a Zeuxia to me.
Theo
Posted by KostasZontanos on 11-06-2017 14:21
#6
Thank you Theo.
Posted by ChrisR on 12-06-2017 07:09
#7
Zeuxia and Eriothrix look very similar to me, in photos. What makes it Zeuxia for you Theo? I suppose the costal spine might be shorter than I thought it was and the face not so projecting.
Posted by Zeegers on 12-06-2017 07:44
#8
The long costal spine and the long appendix to bend in vein M.
Moreover, the proportions are off for Eriothrix, difficult to formulate, but the head is too small formthis abdomen.
Finally, the red on abdomen is more orange and reaching ontomfirst tergite , does it do that in Eriothrix ( did not check: it looks different).
Theo
Posted by ChrisR on 12-06-2017 14:19
#9
That makes sense - thanks Theo :)
Posted by Zeegers on 12-06-2017 17:53
#10
Eriothrix has a long costal spine as well, but the appendix is decisive.
The shape of the abdominal spot differs, indeed, however not basally, but apically.
Theo
Posted by KostasZontanos on 12-06-2017 21:26
#11
Thank you both Chris and Theo.