Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tephritidae: Acanthiophilus helianthi (ID by J. Smith)

Posted by Isidro on 02-07-2009 13:12
#1

Yesterday. Bujaruelo valley, Pyrenees, NE Spain, alpine-atlantic climate, 1200 meters. This female tephritid have noticeable wing colour, with spots almost unmarked doing a wing almost clear. Is over the bud of a Centaurea sp. I can add a lateral view.

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Could it be identified?
Thanks
Isidro

Edited by Isidro on 02-07-2009 15:13

Posted by John Smit on 02-07-2009 13:43
#2

Acanthiophilus helianthi

John

Posted by Isidro on 02-07-2009 15:12
#3

Thanks a lot John!