Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Conopidae?

Posted by shar on 24-08-2008 08:41
#1

Dear Forum,

Is this Conopidae? and does anyone know which one? Maybe Leopoldius?

Thanks.

Gr,
Shar

Posted by Zeegers on 24-08-2008 08:57
#2

Could be Leopoldius


Locality ?

Theo

Posted by shar on 24-08-2008 09:00
#3

Location: Netherlands - Delft

Posted by shar on 24-08-2008 09:28
#4

a second picture

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 24-08-2008 09:33
#5

yes. Leopoldius sp. :(
as we don't see the proboscis. it is very small.

Posted by shar on 24-08-2008 09:49
#6

Should I magnify a picture for more clearity or...?

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 24-08-2008 09:58
#7

a lateral shot to confirm the genus. :)

Posted by David Clements on 24-08-2008 13:51
#8

This is most likely a female Leopoldius signatus.

Posted by Zeegers on 24-08-2008 14:38
#9

I agree.


Very rare in the Netherlands


Theo

Posted by shar on 25-08-2008 13:06
#10

Well, that is great. First I thought it had to be Syrphidae, but than I could'nt find a similar picture :)

Posted by shar on 27-08-2008 14:39
#11

Could this be Conopidae too?

Posted by conopid on 27-08-2008 15:50
#12

No, this is a wasp - ectemnius species

Posted by shar on 27-08-2008 16:01
#13

I thought so, to big :D
Thanks.

Shar