Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinid-possibly Carcelia lucorum

Posted by Stuart Ball on 06-04-2009 10:48
#1

Found this Tachinid yesterday low on vegetation. I think it may be Carcelia lucorum. Image of head also available. Can anyone please confrim ID ?

Posted by Zeegers on 06-04-2009 17:02
#2

Please post lateral shot of head, if available.

Looks like Carcelia indeed


Theo

Posted by Stuart Ball on 06-04-2009 18:16
#3

Tachinid, Carcelia lucorum, head shot, of sorts, as requested Theo.
Found on 5th April on low vegetation at Milton Lock reserve, Portsmouth, Hampshire.

Posted by Zeegers on 06-04-2009 20:53
#4

Ok, definitely Carcelia lucorum group, and since you don't have dubia, it should be lucorum. A male


Theo