Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tephritid fly ?
Posted by
LordV on 09-03-2007 16:28
#1
Taken today South Coast UK- displaying on a Rhododendron leaf- about 6.5mm body length.
Any Ideas?
Thanks
Brian V.
#2
I think it is rare Tephritidae - Chaetostoma stackelbergi!
Nikita
#3
it seems that subcosta bends like a Tephritidae. What vibrissae!!!!
usually tephritid flies haven?t vibrissae but there are some that have it... like this one...
ah! your small wasp is a Cynipid perhaps
see the other section and compare with my photos.
#4
I would say it is -
Chaetostoma curvinerve not
C. stackelbergi, but it's still a rare Tephritidae. Known in the Uk from Cornwall, Dorest, Surrey and Sussex.
#5
i agree with Andrew re identification. this fly is spreading rapidly now, numerous records from south coast counties, south Wales Gloucestershire and Thames Valley. Latest data from Tephritid recording scheme lista 30 hectads and 44 records Clemons 2007 Dip. Forum Bulletin.
Posted by
LordV on 09-03-2007 17:49
#6
Thanks for the IDs everyone- agree with Andrew after reading tony's description re forward pointing bristles here
http://www.diptera.info/photogallery.php?photo_id=275
Brian V.
#7
1. I'm sorry, in my key there is only Ch. stackelbergi and I didn't check in FauneEuropea
2. According FaunaEuropea correct name is Chetostoma (not ChAetostoma).
Posted by
LordV on 11-03-2007 21:01
#8
Just an update- all the male's parading paid off today
Brian V.
#9
Can you submit some of these for the Gallery, plz?
Posted by
LordV on 04-04-2007 13:54
#10
Have done Paul- hopefully
Brian V.