Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinidae ID => Siphona sp
Posted by tristram on 21-04-2012 13:59
#1
Photo taken on 2012-04-21 in Reading, UK.
A small Tachinid, only about 4mm long, with long antennae. It was in long grass near willow trees. I only managed one in-focus photo before it flew off.
Edited by tristram on 07-08-2012 19:05
Posted by neprisikiski on 21-04-2012 15:46
#2
I think, it is a spring species of
Siphona sp., in your area
maculata is the most common.
Posted by ChrisR on 21-04-2012 17:04
#3
Yes,
geniculata would be rare at this time of year - certainly looks like
Siphona. Would need a specimen to be sure of anything more :)
Posted by neprisikiski on 21-04-2012 22:34
#4
Yes, male
geniculata has shorter antennae and four post-DC in contrast to this specimen.
Posted by ChrisR on 21-04-2012 23:30
#5
Pity we can't see the side of the abdomen. They are such a difficult genus that I tend to switch off as soon as I realise that it is a photo of a
Siphona! :D
Posted by tristram on 22-04-2012 09:35
#6
Thanks Erikas and Chris. Now I look at the pattern on its back, it does remind me of
Siphona but I was put off by the large antennae. I was actually going to collect this fly but it took fright when my net sprang open.