Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinidae? => Winthemia speciosa, male
Posted by Woodmen on 14-02-2016 16:51
#1
Can someone identify this fly.
Parasitized caterpillar Scoliopteryx libatrix.
Russia, Moscow region, Orekhovo-Zuevsky district.
More information here:
http://molbiol.ru...;p=1603638
Edited by Woodmen on 15-02-2016 17:24
Posted by Zeegers on 15-02-2016 13:17
#2
This one is very interesting !
It is the male of a very rare Winthemia species. Two are very similar: speciosa and venusta. The date of emergence suggests this should be speciosa.
Are you sure about the host ? That would be new .
Theo
Posted by Woodmen on 15-02-2016 17:22
#3
Thank you very much, Theo!
The author says that the owner of 100% of Scoliopteryx libatrix.
Regards
Vladimir.
Posted by Zeegers on 15-02-2016 17:54
#4
Ok !
Did you collect the specimen ? Even the expert I consulted is not sure whether this is speciosa or venusta. I would be very pleased if the specimen was collected and could be made avallable for identification !
If so, send me a PM.
Thanks
Theo
Posted by Woodmen on 15-02-2016 18:23
#5
Unfortunately during the photo sample with jumped from the branch and the author lost it.