Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Conopidae -> Thecophora sp.

Posted by Steve Scholnick on 15-02-2018 04:25
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Hi Hans
I think you were correct in calling it Zodion based on the fact that the proboscis is bent at the base. Thecophora would have a bend in the middle resulting in the proboscis being much shorter when folded. You can see photos of both in the gallery: Zodion, Thecophora.
Other than that, the two genera are pretty similar to my eye.

Regards
Steve

Edited by Steve Scholnick on 15-02-2018 04:27