Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinidae, Macquartia sp.
Posted by JariF on 18-06-2010 20:41
#1
Hi,
this medium size dark Tacinidae was captured yesterday June 17. 2010 in Loviisa, Finland.
Jari
Edited by JariF on 21-06-2010 14:38
Posted by ChrisR on 18-06-2010 21:25
#2
Are those yellow wing bases? It might be a silly question but it's not
Zophomyia is it? Or it could be one of the yellow-calyptered
Macquartia spp. ... does it have 3 pairs of scutellars?
Posted by JariF on 19-06-2010 04:35
#3
I don't think this is
Zophomyia but
Macquartia can indeed be possible. I must try the key (with not much hope :( )
Thank's Chris
Jari
Posted by ChrisR on 19-06-2010 08:40
#4
I'd guess it is
Macquartia then ... 3-pairs of scutellar bristles is fairly good confirmation. Keying should be quite easy and the specimen is in good condition but I'd be happy to key anything if you sent me some stuff later this year :)
I am not very good with photos - but give me a specimen and the key and I am not bad :D
Posted by JariF on 19-06-2010 14:51
#5
Don't worry Chris. I have nearly 2000 pinned flies from this summer with A LOT of Tachindae and if season goes on like this ....:D You will receive a parcel during the next autumn ;)
Jari
Posted by ChrisR on 19-06-2010 17:48
#6
Great news :D
Posted by Zeegers on 21-06-2010 09:17
#7
It is a Macquartia indeed and we'd need the specimen to say more
Theo
Posted by JariF on 21-06-2010 14:37
#8
Ok, thank's
Jari