Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinidae -> Adejeania cf. vexatrix

Posted by paqui on 28-09-2010 17:30
#1

This amazing fly's pic was taken by Aníbal Eleno http://www.biodiv...53303.html

- México (México)
- about 12mm
- 26-aug.'10

There's another view but similar
Thanks :)

Edited by paqui on 29-09-2010 22:29

Posted by ChrisR on 28-09-2010 18:32
#2

I would say that this is an Adjeania sp. ... the huge palpi sticking out the front are quite distinctive of a small group of genera :) Then the lack of hairs on the eyes or palpi combined with the orange body & legs rule out the other genera.

Just a further guess - Adejeania vexatrix is a species found in the southern USA and Central America and it looks quite like this ... but that is purely speculative - you really need to have it confirmed by Monty Wood ;)

Posted by rvanderweele on 28-09-2010 20:06
#3

fascinating insect! It really looks weird.

Posted by paqui on 29-09-2010 22:28
#4

:) Thanks :)