Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinidae for ID - Meigenia sp.
Posted by Walther Gritsch on 01-02-2009 13:24
#1
Hi
Meigenia is a rather complicated genus as I see it and this one is unquestionably Meigenia sp. Therefore I need a helping hand.
Following the Tschorsnig/Herting key for Central Europe the fly keys out nicely to M. uncinata.
The genitalia seem to fit the drawings: Surstyli longer than cerci and both curved upwards.
In combination with the pattern on the abdomen it should be Meigenia uncinata. Is this correct?
At the time of the Central European key (1994) a find in Denmark of uncinata would be well outside the range of the species.
Data:
Length 7.3 mm.
Captured 25. VIII 2008 on Pastinaca sativa in dry meadow in small deciduous forrest near Copenhagen.
Posted by Walther Gritsch on 01-02-2009 13:27
#2
dorsal view
Posted by Walther Gritsch on 01-02-2009 13:28
#3
lateral view
Posted by Zeegers on 01-02-2009 15:02
#4
Congratulations.
No doubts here on Meigenia uncinata.
In The Netherlands, it tends to be rare, southern or coastal.
Theo
Posted by ChrisR on 01-02-2009 15:40
#5
Congratulations - and some nice photos there - would look good in the gallery :)
Posted by Walther Gritsch on 01-02-2009 15:48
#6
Thank you, guys!
I thought as much, but was reluctant to call it.
This is then the first (presumably) documented find for Denmark :)
The forrest is indeed very close to the coast.
By the way... I caught two specimens on that day (both males).
Regards
Walther
Posted by Zeegers on 01-02-2009 17:42
#7
Uncinata has been bred from Chrysomelidae on Aparagus.
Which is a coastal/dune plant.
I don't claim this host to be exclusive, but it interesting, isn't it ?
Theo