Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinidae for ID, C Spain --> Leucostoma sp.
Posted by Piluca_Alvarez on 07-05-2016 21:43
#1
This female Leucostomatini was found in the outskirts of Madrid on 07.V.2015. Area with mediterranean vegetation. Any chance to be sure of the genus? The closest I can get is
Leucostoma, but for some reason something looks wrong to me... and I don't know what it is :S
Thanks for whatever input! :)
Edited by Piluca_Alvarez on 08-05-2016 08:03
Posted by Piluca_Alvarez on 07-05-2016 21:44
#2
Another view.
Posted by Piluca_Alvarez on 07-05-2016 21:44
#3
And a last one...
Posted by Zeegers on 08-05-2016 07:11
#4
Hi Piluca,
Looks OK to me as female Leucostoma.
The males are much broader generally, maybe that confuses you.
As you know very difficult genus !
Theo
Posted by Piluca_Alvarez on 08-05-2016 08:02
#5
Thanks a lot, Theo!! :)
I am much more familiar with males (genus level, not species, of course! ;) ) Features took me to
Leucostoma but it looked a bit odd to my eyes. Could easily be what you mention about the body shape.
Don't worry, I don't expect ID to species ;) What I did need was to be sure of the genus :)
Best
Piluca