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 Fly parasitizing weevil Anthonomus rubi -> no parasite, but Ozirhincus
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| Stella M |
Posted on 12-09-2020 20:50
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 Member Location: Germany Posts: 212 Joined: 10.05.18 |
Hi, found on 05-September-2020 on chamomile in Offstein, near Worms, Rhineland Palatinate, Germany. Weevil is approximately 4mm and was identified by beetle experts. The fly was flying on his back and obviously laying eggs on the weevil. It tried to do so several times with the weevil trying to get rid of it. But I think, the fly managed to succeed. Can the fly be further identified? Many thanks and regards, Stella Stella M attached the following image:  [177.03Kb] Edited by Stella M on 14-09-2020 18:19 |
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| Stella M |
Posted on 12-09-2020 20:50
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Member Location: Germany Posts: 212 Joined: 10.05.18 |
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| Stella M |
Posted on 12-09-2020 20:51
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| Stella M |
Posted on 12-09-2020 20:52
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| John Carr |
Posted on 12-09-2020 23:26
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 Super Administrator Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 10461 Joined: 22.10.10 |
Looks like Ozirhincus. It is not a beetle parasite. It lays eggs in flowers of tribe Anthemideae (Chrysanthemum, Tanacetum, etc.). |
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| Stella M |
Posted on 14-09-2020 18:25
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Member Location: Germany Posts: 212 Joined: 10.05.18 |
Oh - thank you very much! Appreciate your help! This is interesting as it was really wild - then maybe trying to get the little weevil off its flower... which suits well for Anthemideae, of course... Fascinating little fly... Best regards, Stella Stella M attached the following image:  [125.42Kb] |
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