Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tephritidae

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 06-05-2006 21:33
#1
Hello flyreaders,

This beautiful Tephritidae sp. visit my hand this afternoon.
What kind of Tephritidae sp. is this?

and what could be the hostplant? (it's not my hand! Wink)

Greeting, Robert
Edited by Robert Heemskerk on 06-05-2006 21:33

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 06-05-2006 21:34
#2
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Edited by Robert Heemskerk on 06-05-2006 21:34

Posted by John Smit on 08-05-2006 07:28
#3
Hi Robert,

It is Tephritis hyoscyami.
Its hostplants are several types of Carduus species.

Best wishes,

John

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 08-05-2006 21:45
#4
Thank you very much John! Smile

It's a new expierence with a new fly, what do I want more..

greeting, Robert Heemskerk