Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Conopidae - Leopoldius calceatus

Posted by Frank Koehler on 05-10-2006 20:33
#1
... the next Conopidae: Conops flavipes? Thanks for a confirmation. Best regards Frank

picture #: 0575
country: Austria / Tirol
location: Nauders, Martawald
altitude: 1100 m
date: VIII.2004

www.koleopterologie.de/diptera/0575-dip-conopidae-conops-flavipes-martawald-090804.jpg

www.koleopterologie.de/diptera/0575-0571-dip-conopidae-conops-flavipes-martawald-090804.jpg
Edited by Frank Koehler on 19-10-2006 18:26

Posted by Tony Irwin on 05-10-2006 21:57
#2
Hi Frank - I suspect this is Leopoldius calceatus (or closely related species) - deceptively similar to Conops strigatus (compare Gerard's specimens in the gallery) but with a short, fleshy proboscis.
Edited by Tony Irwin on 05-10-2006 21:59

Posted by Frank Koehler on 06-10-2006 17:50
#3
Thank you for your answers to my Conopidae threads, Tony!
Best regards Frank
Edited by Frank Koehler on 06-10-2006 17:52