Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Sarcophagidae--> Metopia cf. tshernovae

Posted by Lavendel on 29-06-2023 15:23
#1
Is it possible to ID this Tachinidae (Metopia?) with a reflecting fore-head?
The Netherlands, Dunes, today.
Edited by Lavendel on 01-07-2023 14:17

Posted by Lavendel on 29-06-2023 15:25
#2
an other view

Posted by Lavendel on 29-06-2023 15:25
#3
an other view

Posted by eklans on 29-06-2023 15:43
#4
Hi Sandra, Metopia (Sarcophagidae) is correct - looks like male M. argyrocephala.

Posted by Lavendel on 29-06-2023 16:22
#5
Many thanks Eric.
Greetings, Sandra
Edited by Lavendel on 29-06-2023 16:22

Posted by Zeegers on 29-06-2023 20:35
#6
Pity the frontal tarsus is out of focus.
The not so strong contrast betweensilver and dark on the head suggests another species, like rondaniana or argentata.
The specimen is very fresh, so difficult to be sure.

Theo

Posted by Lavendel on 30-06-2023 07:51
#7
I have a few more photo's are these helpfull?

Posted by Lavendel on 30-06-2023 07:52
#8
an other

Posted by Lavendel on 30-06-2023 07:52
#9
the head

Posted by Zeegers on 01-07-2023 11:47
#10
it is definitely not argyrocephala and I don’t see the “rondaniana-hairs” on tarsus. most likely M. tshernovae, but since it is so teneral, difficult to guess how the fronto-orbital plates eventually would end up.

Theo

Posted by Lavendel on 01-07-2023 14:16
#11
Many thanks Theo. The specimen was not collected. So Metopia cf. tshernovae is.
Greetings, Sandra

Kind regards,
Sandra