Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinid pair (was "Identify")

Posted by Ties Niehof on 27-07-2008 18:37
#1

Is there anybody who can identify these kind of spieces?
Greetings Ties

Edited by ChrisR on 28-07-2008 14:07

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 27-07-2008 18:39
#2

spectacular tachinids!! :o

Posted by ChrisR on 27-07-2008 18:45
#3

Hard to say - I'd need to see more from different angles :)

Posted by Ties Niehof on 28-07-2008 11:36
#4

Hello Chris,
Here is another picture of the flies. I hope this will do.
Greetings Ties

Posted by ChrisR on 28-07-2008 14:07
#5

It looks identifiable but I will have to pass - maybe Theo can suggest something. I have changed the title to attract his attention :)

Posted by Zeegers on 28-07-2008 16:50
#6

Tja

Looks like Voriini and the eyes are hairy, which suggests Hyleorus elatus. Recent picture ?

Theo

Posted by Ties Niehof on 28-07-2008 18:33
#7

Theo,
This foto was taken at 18-07-2008.
Greetings Ties

Posted by Zeegers on 28-07-2008 20:10
#8

That is consistent with Hyleorus (second half July - August)


Theo

Posted by ChrisR on 29-07-2008 08:36
#9

In the Central European key it mentions that it is "rare" so that's a good sighting :) We don't get them in England so I have never seen one but maybe Theo could give some background to this species from his personal experiences? :)

Posted by Zeegers on 29-07-2008 17:04
#10

Well, it is uncommon but not rare.
And often seen in malaisetraps.
I have 75 records in total for the Netherlands.

Still, a respectable record, I agree.

Theo