Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinid of yesterday
Posted by Sundew on 03-06-2011 00:43
#1
Hi,
The sun was already nearly down when I came across this Tachinid that had sat down to sleep. My flash light made it fly away after some shots that gave only poor photos - I am sorry! Can you see enough to dare a guess? Thanks, Sundew
Posted by ChrisR on 03-06-2011 08:31
#2
Very anonymous so not one I can comment on - one for Theo I think :) Could be something like
Lydella but I'm not sure.
Posted by Jaakko on 03-06-2011 22:44
#3
Bad one... I see your point wit
Lydella, but the frons should be more prominent? I canīt think of a better suggestion.
Posted by Zeegers on 04-06-2011 17:04
#4
It sure looks like Lydella, the apical scutellars are erect.
The third antennal segment is very long, strongly suggesting L. thompsoni (together with the not-to-long thickened arista).
Theo
Posted by Sundew on 04-06-2011 20:40
#5
Theo, you are great - thanks! Chris and Jaakko, however, paved the way, so thanks to all of you reliable helpers!
Edited by Sundew on 04-06-2011 20:43