Thread subject: Diptera.info :: What family?

Posted by Clive Lau on 19-02-2024 10:10
#1

Is it possible to tell the family of the fly pupa?

Posted by Clive Lau on 19-02-2024 10:12
#2

The pupa was collected on Ficus variolosa where there were some Perina nuda caterpillars around.

Posted by Tony Irwin on 19-02-2024 11:05
#3

I would say most likely Tachinidae - the configuration of the posterior spiracles is very like Exorista (see Fig. 738 in Smith, KGV, 1989) available at https://www.royen...res-index/

Posted by Clive Lau on 19-02-2024 23:46
#4

Thanks Tony.