Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Can you help me id this fly?

Posted by jpcasais on 14-01-2007 11:50
#1
this photo was taken in Abraveses, Viseu, Portugal

thank you

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 14-01-2007 12:11
#2
hi

I think this could be Tephritidae fly.
you live near from me!!! Smile)

temos de combinar um encontro. Smile)

Jorge

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 14-01-2007 13:26
#3
If you grow orange, be carefull!
It is Ceratitis capitata, Tephritidae orange pest.

Posted by jpcasais on 14-01-2007 20:12
#4
Ceratitis capitata, Tephritidae orange pest?

is this de ID?

Posted by Paul Beuk on 14-01-2007 22:49
#5
Also known as the mediterranean fruitfly or medfly.

Posted by John Smit on 16-01-2007 08:03
#6
Indeed, I agree with the ID. it's a male, so this particular specimen won't harm your oranges Wink

John

Posted by crex on 16-01-2007 08:57
#7
A beautiful fly. It would probably look good in the gallery Wink