Thread subject: Diptera.info :: grey Rhinophorid? Tachinid?
Posted by Sundew on 12-07-2010 10:57
#1
Hi,
Yesterday evening I saw this fly in a composite flower head. My guess is Rhinophoridae, but here my knowledge ends. A gallery comparison was also not helpful. So I am waiting for the experts!
Thanks, Sundew
Edited by Sundew on 12-07-2010 13:25
Posted by Sundew on 12-07-2010 10:57
#2
More pics.
Posted by Daniel Whitmore on 12-07-2010 13:10
#3
Looks like a tachinid to me... something like
Zeuxia.
Posted by Sundew on 12-07-2010 13:25
#4
Well, there also Tachinids with a distinct petiolus, I know... So let's change the title. Thanks!
Posted by ChrisR on 12-07-2010 18:19
#5
Hmm, it does rather look like
Zeuxia cinerea but I think I'd prefer Theo's confirmation ;)
Posted by Sundew on 12-07-2010 18:30
#6
Today I found that the fly was dead, so I kept it and can photograph details, if needed. It looks a bit shrivelled meanwhile...
Posted by Zeegers on 13-07-2010 20:46
#7
Estheria bohemani
Nice find
Theo
Posted by Sundew on 14-07-2010 11:33
#8
I am delighted to know a new to me genus. Is the dead one of any interest?
Posted by ChrisR on 14-07-2010 11:37
#9
It would be to me please :D I don't see many of them here :(
Edited by ChrisR on 14-07-2010 11:37
Posted by Zeegers on 14-07-2010 17:41
#10
I have enough of those, so share it with Chris, if you like.
Theo