Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Sarcophagidae? -> Metopia 15/04/2011
Posted by ArnovanStipdonk on 16-04-2011 16:44
#1
Hello,
This small Sarcophagidae was flying on nests of I think Andrena vaga (Apidae). Is it possible to give it an ID? Thanks in advance.
Arno van Stipdonk
Edited by ArnovanStipdonk on 16-04-2011 20:20
Posted by ArnovanStipdonk on 16-04-2011 16:50
#2
On nest Andrena vaga
Posted by ChrisR on 16-04-2011 17:28
#3
If it was investigating ground-nesting Hymenoptera it should be ringing alarm bells in your head - Miltogramminae, Sarcophagidae ;)
Posted by ArnovanStipdonk on 16-04-2011 19:11
#4
Thanks Chris, hopefully next time the alarmbells will ring.:)
I suppose it is an Ascophagidae? Anyone who knows which species it is?
Posted by Zeegers on 16-04-2011 19:46
#5
? Ascophagidae ? Typo ?
Anyway, it is indeed a Miltogramminae, looks definitely like a female Metopia.
Theo
Posted by ArnovanStipdonk on 16-04-2011 20:19
#6
I ment Sarcophagidae, my typing is bad this evening, sorry.
Thanks Theo.