Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Ectophasia leucoptera?

Posted by Markus Gebel on 04-09-2007 16:55
#1
Hello

...from may 2007

Niederzissen (RP/Germany) - 26.05.2007 - neglected grassland - 160m over sea level - Foto: M.Gebel

best regards
Markus

Posted by Zeegers on 04-09-2007 18:37
#2
We can't see enough of the abdomen, but the whitish wings are no feature. This looks like E crassipennis. leucoptera does not occur in Germany.


Theo

Posted by Markus Gebel on 04-09-2007 19:13
#3
@Zeegers: Thanx..-))

Mmmmh?...I think this fly was doubly large as the fly I photographed today.
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Why are the wings of e.crassipennis sometimes milky and why sometimes transparent?Frown ( my flies and the species of the gallery )

Thanx a lot....

best regards
Markus




Posted by Zeegers on 04-09-2007 21:01
#4
Sure, Size does not matter in parasitoids. SOme species of Bombyliidae may vary from 4 to 16 (!!) mm. in size.

IN this case, we are dealing with a 'macho' male vs. a small male or female. Common in Ectophasia and many Phasia


Theo