Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Phania funesta, Tachinidae, Hungary
Posted by Xespok on 01-10-2006 21:04
#1
I am not entirely sure, but this might be another Rhinophorid.
Edited by Xespok on 02-10-2006 14:07
Posted by ChrisR on 01-10-2006 21:17
#2
Looks a bit like
Phania funesta (Tachinidae) to me :)
Posted by Zeegers on 02-10-2006 09:54
#3
I agree with Phania funesta
Theo
Posted by Xespok on 02-10-2006 14:06
#4
Chris, Theo, thx for the help. The strong bristles shouted against Rhinophoridae. I really put this fly into that group, because it acted a little bit like the Rhinophorids. I.e. it was more nervous than most Tachinids.
Posted by Zeegers on 02-10-2006 14:19
#5
When Phania funesta (Tachinidae, Phasiinae) and Rhinophora lepida (Rhinophoridae) are mixed up on flowers, the best way to tell them apart is size. Of course, under the microscope there are many differences. In the field, the first impression is however quite similar.
Theo
Posted by ChrisR on 02-10-2006 20:22
#6
I always think
Phania hold their wings out "wider" than
Rhinophora so
Rhinophora look like a 'normal' calyptrate fly - very 'delta' shaped, while
Phania hold them at almost 80-degrees to the body.
Posted by Zeegers on 02-10-2006 20:29
#7
As is well illustrated by the picture.
So useful observation, Chris!
Theo