Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tephritidae from Romania

Posted by Alexandru Pintilioaie on 15-02-2018 17:18
#1

Hi all, I've obtained this specimen from some dry fruits of Centaurea sp. (Asteraceae), from Romania. Any idea about the genus/species?

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Posted by Nosferatumyia on 16-02-2018 06:58
#2

With some reservations, Chaetorellia jaceae, but to be sure, the pattern of mesonotum, a view from above, matters.

Posted by Alexandru Pintilioaie on 01-03-2018 12:45
#3

Thank you, I hope this image helps :)

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Posted by Paul Beuk on 01-03-2018 14:59
#4

That fits with jaceae.

Posted by Nosferatumyia on 02-03-2018 15:10
#5

yes; with a longest oviscape and oblique crossband, it is jaceae

Posted by Alexandru Pintilioaie on 02-03-2018 17:00
#6

Thank you ! :)