Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Another Tachinidae for ID, C Spain --> Brachymera rugosa
Posted by Piluca_Alvarez on 09-05-2014 14:50
#1
Found in Las Matas, Madrid, on 08.04.2014 feeding on Thapsia sp. in area with abundant Cistus. Very peculiar head shape. Any ideas? Thanks in advance for any help! :)
Edited by Piluca_Alvarez on 10-05-2014 22:00
Posted by Piluca_Alvarez on 09-05-2014 14:50
#2
Another view.
Posted by Piluca_Alvarez on 09-05-2014 14:51
#3
And the last one.
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 10-05-2014 01:07
#4
WOW!!! This look like Brachymera letochai?!! It looks rather a Brachymera, at least.
Posted by ChrisR on 10-05-2014 09:42
#5
Very interesting fly ... reminds me of something but I can't think what it is for now :)
Posted by Zeegers on 10-05-2014 15:02
#6
Jorge had a near miss.
It is actually Brachymera rugosa.
Excellent find !
Theo
Posted by Piluca_Alvarez on 10-05-2014 21:58
#7
Jorge, Chris, Theo, thank you for the ID and for taking the time to look at my pictures! :) :)
Theo, this ID has absolutely made my day!! ;) ;) ;) Thanks a lot! :)
PD: I have seen it lacks in the gallery. I know what I have to do ;)
Edited by Piluca_Alvarez on 10-05-2014 21:59