Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinidae

Posted by Sundew on 08-03-2009 18:02
#1

Hi,
Here is a fly that I had superficially classified to be a Gymnosoma, but at a closer look neither antennae nor wing venation match this genus. In the gallery I did not find a comparable taxon. So help is greatly appreciated!
Many thanks, Sundew

Posted by Sundew on 08-03-2009 18:03
#2

More pics.

Posted by ChrisR on 08-03-2009 19:55
#3

Cistogaster globosa (male) :)

Posted by Sundew on 08-03-2009 22:13
#4

Ha - this was simpler than expected. Obviously the dark pattern of the abdomen tip is greatly variable. I shall keep that in mind. The females are completely black, as I remember. Many thanks, Chris.

Posted by ChrisR on 09-03-2009 00:50
#5

Yes, females are black and the male abdomen colouration is usually a bit variable but the black pattern widens towards the tip. But in general they are much smaller than most Gymnosoma spp. and they have much smaller antennae :)