Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinidae: Bithia sp.

Posted by ESant on 11-11-2022 18:47
#1
Hello,

I photographed this fly in Bazzano (AQ), Italy, on August 28th 2022. I think it is a Tachinidae, but is it possible to identify its genus or species from these photos?

Thank you in advance,
Emanuele
Edited by ESant on 11-11-2022 22:04

Posted by ESant on 11-11-2022 18:48
#2
Photo 2:

Posted by ESant on 11-11-2022 18:48
#3
Photo 3:

Posted by ESant on 11-11-2022 18:48
#4
Photo 4:

Posted by Roger Thomason on 11-11-2022 19:12
#5
A Siphona sp.

Posted by Zeegers on 11-11-2022 19:22
#6
Are you sure, Roger ?

Looks like a Bithia to me. Proboscis is quite long, but not geniculate, setulae on wing veins are lacking, etc.

Theo

Posted by Roger Thomason on 11-11-2022 20:11
#7
I'm NEVER sure Theo. awkward But on this occasion I'm very sure that you are correct as usual. Smile
Now I'll get back to editing some photos of Orcas I took today. Those I am sure of Wink

Regards

Roger

Posted by ESant on 11-11-2022 22:04
#8
As usual, thank you both very much for the help!