Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Rhinophoridae/Tachinidae black with silver spots

Posted by sarefo on 18-06-2009 23:43
#1

from koenigsforst, forest near cologne, germany, june 1 2009. probably 5-6mm body length. can't find it in the gallery, so maybe it's a different family, again :)

cheers!

s.

Edited by sarefo on 19-06-2009 09:30

Posted by pwalter on 19-06-2009 09:02
#2

Hi, Anthomyiidae is not far, check that it has huge bristles/spines on the abdomen, and it is more 'massive' in bodyform. Also, wing veinationis different. I'd say it's a Rhinophorid based on this blackish colour, these are flies that develope in Isopoda (Asseln). They resemble the other parasitic family called Tachinidae, so this may be a Tachinid after all. Change the title to Rhinophoridae/Tachinidae to attract specialists :)