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French Tephritidae
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Posted on 14-08-2008 08:15
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Hello

Can you tell me which one is this Diptera. I think it is a Tephritidae but I can't go further ... Frown

July 17th 2008
Reallon (05) - French Alps
1500m high
Size about 10mm

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A Urophora sp. Possibly, and almost certainly, U. cuspidata Mg., which is associated with Centaurea scabiosa and allied species. Another possibility is U. solstitialis L (on Carduus sp) Unfortunately, most species can be determined w/ certainty only based on fine details of the ovipositor tips.
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Thank you.
I remember there was some Centaurea scabiosa there !
 
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