 Tachinidae? = Erythrocera nigripes female
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| johnes81 |
Posted on 08-09-2017 23:04
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Berlin - mid August - 6.5mm female I must admit that I am not certain that this species is a Tachinid. I have tried Tschorsnig's keys but they make me frustrated. VERY frustrated. I have wanted to post this for weeks now but I am always so busy. The fly is very interesting and seemingly intelligent. I'd love to know the species. A Wonderful fly regardless. Thank You for your Time and Effort. If more photos are needed, then please ask. Edited by johnes81 on 10-09-2017 12:36 John and Nini. Naturalists not experts. |
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| johnes81 |
Posted on 08-09-2017 23:05
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lateral
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| johnes81 |
Posted on 08-09-2017 23:05
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dorsal
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| johnes81 |
Posted on 08-09-2017 23:05
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cheeks and outer orbitals
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| johnes81 |
Posted on 08-09-2017 23:06
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antennae and arista
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| johnes81 |
Posted on 08-09-2017 23:06
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yellow/orange palpi
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| johnes81 |
Posted on 08-09-2017 23:06
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calypters
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| johnes81 |
Posted on 08-09-2017 23:07
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haltere
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| johnes81 |
Posted on 08-09-2017 23:07
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thorax and abdomen
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| johnes81 |
Posted on 08-09-2017 23:08
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scutellum
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| johnes81 |
Posted on 08-09-2017 23:08
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prosternum
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| johnes81 |
Posted on 08-09-2017 23:08
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wing base of r5 bristle
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| Zeegers |
Posted on 10-09-2017 08:48
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It is Erythrocera nigripes, haven't seen that forma while ! It does not occur in western Europe, but can be relative common in eastern Europe. Theo |
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| johnes81 |
Posted on 10-09-2017 10:50
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Thank You Theo  I'm happy to have a name for this fly. I find it to be a fascinating species. I want to know more about it. My Wife also likes this fly very much. I see that the host is unknown for this species. I will try to study it next year. Maybe we can discover the host.I opened up Tschorsnig's keys to see where I go wrong. I see that he mentions black legs but lists a sidenote that some may have a yellowish tibia. I skip this step because my specimen has no yellow. I assume that I am wrong. Now I see to continue through the keys regardless of the sidenotes. intersting that you do not have it in Nederlanden. I can send some photos to your email if you want to admire it some more. I am fascinated with this fly. I wish for you a Wonderful Day.
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| Zeegers |
Posted on 10-09-2017 14:23
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Thanks, but no worries, I have several specimens in my collection from Poland and Ussuri. Theo |
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| johnes81 |
Posted on 10-09-2017 15:24
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it's a lovely fly. I know that you must have it in your collection since you are a specialist/expert of Tachinidae. I just thought I'd offer a photo to you. I've used the "add this attachment to family album" option. I see that the gallery is lacking this species. If this doesn't work, then I will use the "submit gallery photo" option. Thank You for helping, Theo. John and Nini. Naturalists not experts. |
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but don't see the image in the post.