Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Surinamese parasitic Tachinidae, Dexiinae: Zelia. How to kill and preserve?

Posted by Auke on 18-04-2013 23:02
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The pupa has hatched and I got a nice fly.:D Indeed some Dexiinae it seems. Any thoughts on a further ID? And what would be the best angles to make more photos before I kill it? I'm thinking about writing some article about it, and some nice photos wouldn't hurt. To prevent his/her escape I've taken the photos through the glass of a small plastic jar (which is a bit scratched, unfortunately).

To keep it alive for a while I've given it a folded moist piece of toilet paper containg a drop of honey on the inside. Any better ways of feeding it would be appreciated, I don't even know if it will like honey.

Thanks in advance,

Scarabaeoid