Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Immature fly
Posted by Jfdocampo on 16-07-2019 16:07
#1
Is it possible to identify to family al least this immature specimen?
Birch forest in a mountainous area near Madrid. 4th August, 2017.
Regards,
Posted by Tony Irwin on 16-07-2019 22:31
#2
I would guess Tachinidae, but it would be best to wait for a tachinid expert to confirm that!
Posted by John Carr on 17-07-2019 00:01
#3
I was thinking Tachinidae or Sarcophagidae. Sarcophagidae because of the weak acrostichal bristles. Usually at least two pairs are strong in Tachinidae.
A few groups of Tachinidae, including many Dexiinae, have three pairs of scutellar bristles with apical pair long and crossed.
Posted by Jfdocampo on 17-07-2019 07:51
#4
I see it's not easy precisely, but in this case a possible Tachinidae or Sarcophagidae is good enough for me. Thank you to both of you.