Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Two tachinids, one host

Posted by Rui Andrade on 30-03-2009 20:47
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On the 8th of November 2008 I captured a larva of Acronicta rumicis. It was parasitized by two tachinids from different species, I think. The small one wasn't able to come out from the puparium. What can be said about the bigger one?

location: Barcelos, Portugal

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Edited by Rui Andrade on 30-03-2009 20:49

Posted by Zeegers on 31-03-2009 18:52
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-1) Please do collect them ! So we can be sure.

-2) Looks like Nilea spec, host is consistent.

Love to see the final results

Theo

Posted by Rui Andrade on 31-03-2009 21:57
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Thank you Theo. I have everything in alcohol. Unfortunately the remains of the caterpillar got mould, but I'll put it in alcohol too.

Edited by Rui Andrade on 31-03-2009 21:58