Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinidae - Peribaea or Actia?

Posted by tim worfolk on 11-06-2009 16:50
#1

Muscidae?

9/6/2009, Devon, England, hedge/meadow.

thanks in advance

Tim

Edited by tim worfolk on 12-06-2009 16:39

Posted by Xespok on 11-06-2009 17:14
#2

Tachinidae.

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 11-06-2009 17:40
#3

Very probably Peribaea sp.

Posted by tim worfolk on 11-06-2009 17:53
#4

Thanks guys, I'll change title to see if that draws some further opinions.

Tim

Posted by tim worfolk on 12-06-2009 14:52
#5

Changed thread title again in hope of some more replies; Peribaea seems to be a bit of rarity in Britain so would be nice to get this confirmed.

Tim

Posted by ChrisR on 12-06-2009 16:33
#6

My guess would just be Actia sp. ... possibly crassicornis or pilipennis but I'd need a specimen to be sure - or at least a good lateral shot :)

Posted by tim worfolk on 12-06-2009 16:38
#7

Thanks Chris (I'll edit thread title to reflect the uncertainty). Unfortunately this was the only shot I got, I couldn't get close and there was no chance of a lower angle. It was at a spot I visit regularly so there's a good chance it'll present itself again.

Tim