Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Leucostoma (Tachinidae) - Female- Greece

Posted by Xeroporcellio on 15-10-2023 11:48
#1
Hello,

I have this female Leucostoma from Lesvos island, Greece. I know that the genus is in urgent need of revision, but are there any thoughts about the species?

Thanks!

Posted by Xeroporcellio on 15-10-2023 11:49
#2
Pincers-dorsal-1.

Posted by Xeroporcellio on 15-10-2023 11:49
#3
Pincers-dorsal-2.

Posted by Xeroporcellio on 15-10-2023 11:49
#4
Pincers-ventral.

Posted by Xeroporcellio on 15-10-2023 11:50
#5
Abdomen.

Posted by Zeegers on 19-10-2023 08:01
#6
Thanks, the ventral pic showing 7th sternite is very useful.
It seems to be L. simplex.


Theo

Posted by Xeroporcellio on 21-10-2023 15:48
#7
Zeegers wrote:
Thanks, the ventral pic showing 7th sternite is very useful.
It seems to be L. simplex.


Theo


Thanks a lot for the valuable help! Smile