Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Thai, Tephritidae

Posted by John Smit on 08-12-2006 11:45
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Hi Nikita,

It took a while, but I cam up with an answer: Phaeospilodes torquata. I am absolutely convinced it is this species, for the thrax pattern, the bristles, especially the very strong develloped ocellar bristels and the wingpattern fits perfectly. Fotunately there is a key for Thailand and the bordering countries ;)
Though it still was sometimes difficult to chose between characters that are not visible, e.g. the thorax should be coverred with fine yellowish setae... I'll just have to take their word for it, for it's not visible in your pfotographs.

Best wishes,

John