Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Which Tachinidae? => Admontia

Posted by Karsten Thomsen on 21-03-2020 19:30
#1

Maybe 7-8 mms. On ramson leaves in old-growth beech forest, Hobro, Denmark, 15 May 2019.

Edited by Karsten Thomsen on 22-03-2020 09:28

Posted by Karsten Thomsen on 21-03-2020 19:31
#2

2

Posted by Zeegers on 21-03-2020 19:48
#3

A Blondeliini, I am thinking Admontia, but I cannot see the parafacial properly, alas.

Theo

Posted by Karsten Thomsen on 21-03-2020 21:11
#4

Thanks, Theo. Studying the timing of my photos, I realize that there may two different individuals, and even a further third one. Portraits of the three follows. Individual 1:

Posted by Karsten Thomsen on 21-03-2020 21:12
#5

Individual 2:

Posted by Karsten Thomsen on 21-03-2020 21:13
#6

Individual 3:

Posted by Zeegers on 22-03-2020 07:53
#7

Thanks for being cautious, but I think we are OK. Hairs on parafacial are confirmed, so Admontia it is. Most likely A. grandicornis.

Theo

Posted by Karsten Thomsen on 22-03-2020 09:20
#8

Thank you, Theo! Would you agree that 1 is a female, and 2 and 3 males?

Edited by Karsten Thomsen on 22-03-2020 09:21