Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Ulidiidae?

Posted by Alexandru Pintilioaie on 01-03-2018 12:49
#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 John Carr on 01-03-2018 14:26
#2
The shape of vein Sc, the white hairs on the thorax, and the habitat suggest Tephritidae. It is unusually dark for Tephritidae.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 01-03-2018 14:56
#3
Perhaps a melanistic male of Terellia colon? Also see https://diptera.i...to_id=6253

Posted by Nosferatumyia on 02-03-2018 15:08
#4
yes, a melanistic male of T. colon

Posted by Alexandru Pintilioaie on 02-03-2018 16:58
#5
Many thanks guys! :D

Posted by Nosferatumyia on 02-03-2018 22:40
#6
But the family is Tephritidae