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| Ben Hamers |
Posted on 11-06-2005 17:52
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Hello, These two are from the Brunssummerheide ( Mai / June 2005 ). Ben Edited by Ben Hamers on 23-05-2012 19:06 |
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| Zeegers |
Posted on 11-06-2005 21:08
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Hi Ben, Great pictures, as always ! The first Tachinid is a female Tachina (Servillia) lurida. This species is no so common, mostly found in deciduous forests. The second one is a species of Ectophasia, most likely E. crassipennis. This Tachinid belongs to the subfamily Phasiinae, which have their hosts almost exclusively in Hemiptera. Ectophasia crassipennis is indigenous in the Netherlands only some 10 years (global warming, etc.) Brunssumerheide has been a hotspot for the last 5 years. Moreover, the species is very conspicuous and often found on flowers. So I am hardly surprised you found it. Theo Zeegers |
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| Ben Hamers |
Posted on 12-06-2005 20:15
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Hello Theo, Thanks again for the names and the explanation. It gives a picture an extra value when one knows something about the animal on it. Best regards, Ben |
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| Zeegers |
Posted on 18-06-2005 21:19
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And people who post such beautiful pictures give many reasons to frequent this forum Theo |
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but don't see the image in the post.
