Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Phasia sp.; => Phasia cf. barbifrons

Posted by Emmemm on 08-02-2021 07:34
#1
Hi,

Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Pruchten, Bodden, heathland, sandy, on Tanacetum vulgare, 1 m, 23rd of August 2020.

Thank you and kind regards
Emmemm
Edited by Emmemm on 08-02-2021 10:49

Posted by Emmemm on 08-02-2021 07:35
#2
2nd photo

Posted by Emmemm on 08-02-2021 07:35
#3
3rd

Posted by Roger Thomason on 08-02-2021 08:12
#4
This is Tachinidae not Platypezidae, a Phasia sp. which I'm sure Theo will ID. Smile MAYBE .... Phasia barbifrons
Edited by Roger Thomason on 08-02-2021 08:27

Posted by Emmemm on 08-02-2021 08:28
#5
Thank you so much, Roger!Smile

What about Phasia pusilla?
Edited by Emmemm on 08-02-2021 08:30

Posted by Zeegers on 08-02-2021 10:44
#6
Both species mentioned are very difficult to separate from pictures.

Barbifrons is much more common in August.

Theo

Posted by Emmemm on 08-02-2021 10:50
#7
Thank you very much, Theo!TumbsUp