Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinidae, Hungary, August 2007

Posted by Xespok on 03-11-2007 20:04
#1
Looks like one of the small Phasia spp. But which one?

Posted by Xespok on 03-11-2007 20:07
#2
Another dorsal shot.

I think this species was common to mid October, I may post some images later.

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 03-11-2007 21:17
#3
The wing venation looks odd for Phasia. What about Elomyia lateralis ?

Posted by Zeegers on 03-11-2007 21:19
#4
Very well spoken, Stephane !


Theo

Posted by Xespok on 03-11-2007 21:52
#5
Thx Stephae and Theo for your help. I wondered why the black beard is not mentioned in any of the potential Phasia spp.

I assume that this is male, because in this species the females should have the eyes closer to each other. Quite remarkable to have a deviation from this rule. But should the male not have a dark area on the wings?
Edited by Xespok on 03-11-2007 21:54

Posted by ChrisR on 05-11-2007 01:33
#6
Phasia spp. have a very long petiole, but Elomyia lateralis has a very distinctive short petiole and vein-m is quite sinuous Smile I have never seen them for real though, so I am not sure how the colouring in the sexes varies Smile