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 Miltogramma ?
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| Philippe moniotte |
Posted on 27-08-2007 19:39
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This small diptera (5-6 mm) was obviously behaving as a parasite waiting for its chance in the middle of a nest aggragation of Bembix rostrata. Hence I deduced it should be a Miltogramma sp (Sarcophagidae) Is that correct, and can anyone go further on the basis of the observation ? There were several individuals around. Glandage (Dr?me, France) August 11 2007 Thanks for your attention Philippe |
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| Gerard Pennards |
Posted on 27-08-2007 19:57
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Yes, Miltogramma with little doubt, but beyond that is for me too difficult!  Greetings, Greetings, Gerard Pennards |
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| jorgemotalmeida |
Posted on 27-08-2007 20:04
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yes! Miltogramma.  |
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| Zeegers |
Posted on 27-08-2007 20:12
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How can you be so sure ? It's Miltogramminae al right, but we can't see present / absence of vibrissae. Could be Pterella as well. Liekele might know Theo |
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| jorgemotalmeida |
Posted on 27-08-2007 20:35
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the patches in abdomen, the white frons points to Miltogramma? I know that in Miltogramma vibrissae should be present. (they are small, though) |
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| Zeegers |
Posted on 28-08-2007 08:03
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Well, if that was the argument, I repeat: Could be Pterella as well Theo |
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| Philippe moniotte |
Posted on 28-08-2007 08:28
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Does its biology (Bembix parasitoid) help with the ID ? Philippe |
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| Gerard Pennards |
Posted on 28-08-2007 09:59
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Ehhh, yes, in my previous answer, one should read Miltogramminae, instead of Miltogramma!  Greetings Greetings, Gerard Pennards |
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| jorgemotalmeida |
Posted on 28-08-2007 10:31
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thanks, Theo. This shows that I know nothing about genus of Miltogramminae. (almost) Gerard, what a difference!  |
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| Liekele Sijstermans |
Posted on 29-08-2007 10:07
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I agree with Miltogramminae. But it is not Miltogramma. In Miltogramma frontal vita is yellow-reddish, often yellow or golden dusted, never dark. The shape of the body is not miltogramma-like. Most Miltogramma have solitary bees as a host. I think this is most likely Senotainia albifrons. S. albifrons is in the Netherlands often reported near nests of Bembix rostrata. Liekele |
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