Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinidae (parasitoid of C. alceae)

Posted by Rui Andrade on 13-11-2007 18:02
#1

Hi,

The fly that had parasited the larva of Carcharodus alceae has finally been born. What species do you think it may be?

location: Oporto, Portugal
date: 2007/11/13

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Posted by Zeegers on 13-11-2007 18:52
#2

Could we get a lateral shot of head and thorax, please ?

INteresting host !

Theo

Posted by Rui Andrade on 13-11-2007 19:01
#3

I have these two

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Posted by Zeegers on 13-11-2007 21:48
#4

Thanks, that helped.

It's a female Pales pavida, polyphagous species.


Theo

Posted by Rui Andrade on 13-11-2007 22:02
#5

Thank you, Theo

I'm very happy that the fly has been identified:)