Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinid with petiole

Posted by Zeegers on 23-06-2014 18:10
#6

The head profile and long legs indicate Dexiini. Of course, you always have to rethink about Microphthalmini, ibut it it clearly neither Microphthalma nor Dexiosoma. The wing venation with such a long stalk leads in Europe then directly to Estheria. The bare parafacial, dark scutellum, long stalk and 4 DC all indicate Estheria bohemani.

I just checked my collection: all my bohemani are at least somewhat yellowish.
I agree that this one seems to be a bit more yellowish. Maybe the light, maybe variation.

I have no doubt this is bohemani, are we sure about the other one ?


Theo