Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tephritidae -> Rhagoletis cerasi

Posted by Haleun on 12-05-2020 11:42
#1
Hello, dear experts,
this Rhagoletis sp. was found in our backyard in Hannover, Germany under a cherry tree, and in a 2 m distance to a mahonie or berberis on May 8. Is it possible to identify it?

Many thanks in advance,
Hans
Edited by Haleun on 12-05-2020 17:23

Posted by Haleun on 12-05-2020 11:51
#2
picture 2

Posted by Nosferatumyia on 12-05-2020 12:51
#3
It looks to be a freshly emerged Kirschfliege Rhagoletis cerasi L. with a soft and incompletely pigmented thorax, abdomen and wings.

Rhagoletis berberidis Jermy has shining mesonotum and other minor differences.
Edited by Nosferatumyia on 12-05-2020 12:54

Posted by Haleun on 12-05-2020 17:23
#4
Hello Val,

thank you very much! Yes, your diagnosis convinces me.

Hans