Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinid from Holland II ->Rhinophoridae

Posted by Cor Zonneveld on 30-05-2009 21:28
#1

On Poplar trunk in sunshine, sheltered from forceful wind.

Notice stalked top cell.

Interesting behavior: moved by making little (flying) jumps, 5 - 10 cm, in wat seemed a perfect half circle.

Edited by Cor Zonneveld on 31-05-2009 17:29

Posted by Cor Zonneveld on 30-05-2009 21:29
#2

lateral view

Posted by Zeegers on 31-05-2009 10:50
#3

Again, not Tachinidae, but male Phyto melanocephala (Rhinophoridae)


Theo

Posted by Cor Zonneveld on 31-05-2009 17:30
#4

Male is quite different from female then!

Thanks for correcting me!

Edited by Cor Zonneveld on 31-05-2009 17:31

Posted by Zeegers on 31-05-2009 17:57
#5

Different only in colouration,otherwise quite similar (both broad vertex, to give a clue)


Theo