Thread subject: Diptera.info :: which species of Tachinidae?
Posted by EPdeB on 12-08-2015 09:06
#1
I found this beautiful species, probably belonging to the Tachinidae at Ballooerveld (Drenthe) yesterday (august 11) on umbells along a sandy path running through heathland. It's head looks remarkable like a syrphid..is this a species related the group who parasitize orthoptera or hemiptera? very curious..thanx in advance!
Posted by Paul Beuk on 12-08-2015 10:02
#2
Are you sure it is Tachinidae and not Sarcophagidae Miltogramminae?
Posted by Zeegers on 12-08-2015 16:51
#3
Paul: If he is sure, he is wrong !
It is a Miltogramminae indeed: Miltogramma punctatum.
Kleptoparasite of Hymenoptera.
Theo
Posted by EPdeB on 12-08-2015 18:13
#4
Dear Paul and Theo, I was not sure at all, so thanks very much for your help, rreally appreciate it! That's one big Miltogramma though, a New one for me!
Greetz
Peter
Edited by EPdeB on 12-08-2015 18:19