Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bembix parasitic fly ?

Posted by Arthropa on 19-04-2007 20:00
#1
Hello,

I wonder whether this little fly (5 mm) could be some Bembix parasitic fly : it seemed to be waiting for something, in a place where there were several Bembix holes.

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Oleron, France - 10th june 2006 - 5 mm

Can anyone help ? Thanks !

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 19-04-2007 20:02
#2
Sarcophagidae fly - Miltogramminae - Indeed there are kleptoparasites of Bembix sp. in some species. (i think)
Edited by jorgemotalmeida on 19-04-2007 20:03