Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tephritidae

Posted by Gordon Jar on 16-11-2022 10:37
#1
Found in the south east of England on 11/11/22. Could it be 'Tephritis simplex' I realise this is a south european species but did wonder if might have been brought in with fruite. I would be grateful for any suggestions.

Gordon

Posted by Ben Hamers on 16-11-2022 11:46
#2
Looks like Tephritis praecox (on Calendula ?)

Ben

Posted by Nosferatumyia on 16-11-2022 13:47
#3
T. praecox, indeed

Posted by Gordon Jar on 16-11-2022 15:21
#4
Thank you very much
Gordon