Thread subject: Diptera.info :: which Conopidae?

Posted by Carnifex on 06-07-2018 19:39
#1
Hi,

is this a Thecophora? In Vienna, on carrot flower.

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Best,
Lorin

Posted by Ectemnius on 11-07-2018 09:38
#2
Hi Carnifex,

Yes, a Thecophora. But for species ID one needs a collected female specimen.

Kind regards,

Ectemnius