Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tephritidae?

Posted by Urs on 31-01-2007 09:51
#1
Who can help to identify this fly?

Foto: Switzerland, Wattwil SG, 750m NN, 16.06.06

Thank you.

Regards
Urs

Posted by Jan Willem on 31-01-2007 10:41
#2
Hi Urs,

Not Tephritidae but Pallopteridae. I should check which species exactly.

Jan Willem

Posted by Urs on 31-01-2007 17:01
#3
Hi Jan Willem,

so it is my first Pallopteridae. Thank you for the help. Perhaps you can find the species name.

Regards
Urs

Posted by Jan Willem on 01-02-2007 20:17
#4
Hi Urs,

I believe I get too little practice at identifying Pallopteridae to be able to do it instantly. However after having another look at your picture, I think I can identify this specimen as a female of Palloptera quinquemaculata (or Toxoneure quinquemaculata according to others). This species has a very broad ovipositor.

Jan Willem

Posted by Urs on 02-02-2007 08:03
#5
Hi Jan Willem,

Thanks for the infos and as always your help is appreciated.

Regards
Urs