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 Phania funesta, Tachinidae, Hungary
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| Xespok |
Posted on 01-10-2006 21:04
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I am not entirely sure, but this might be another Rhinophorid.
Edited by Xespok on 02-10-2006 14:07 |
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| ChrisR |
Posted on 01-10-2006 21:17
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Looks a bit like Phania funesta (Tachinidae) to me  |
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| Zeegers |
Posted on 02-10-2006 09:54
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I agree with Phania funesta Theo |
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| Xespok |
Posted on 02-10-2006 14:06
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Chris, Theo, thx for the help. The strong bristles shouted against Rhinophoridae. I really put this fly into that group, because it acted a little bit like the Rhinophorids. I.e. it was more nervous than most Tachinids. |
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| Zeegers |
Posted on 02-10-2006 14:19
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When Phania funesta (Tachinidae, Phasiinae) and Rhinophora lepida (Rhinophoridae) are mixed up on flowers, the best way to tell them apart is size. Of course, under the microscope there are many differences. In the field, the first impression is however quite similar. Theo |
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| ChrisR |
Posted on 02-10-2006 20:22
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I always think Phania hold their wings out "wider" than Rhinophora so Rhinophora look like a 'normal' calyptrate fly - very 'delta' shaped, while Phania hold them at almost 80-degrees to the body. |
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| Zeegers |
Posted on 02-10-2006 20:29
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As is well illustrated by the picture. So useful observation, Chris! Theo |
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but don't see the image in the post.