Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Queensland Australia ID request
Posted by Trev on 03-06-2011 06:29
#1
Hi guys,
Been a while since I've had anything new around my place but the last couple of days have found this little beauty hanging out in my vegetable patch. Spends a lot of time basking and is quiet territorial. About 1cm nose to tail.
Any ideas?
All help greatly appreciated.
Trevor
Posted by Trev on 03-06-2011 06:30
#2
Another view
Posted by Dmitry Gavryushin on 03-06-2011 06:59
#3
Looks like
Trichopoda giacomellii (Tachinidae, Phasiinae), introduced in Australia from South America as a biological control agent for
Nezara viridula (Pentatomidae).
Posted by ChrisR on 03-06-2011 08:33
#4
Definitely
Trichopoda - if
giacomellii is the only one in Australia then that's it :)
Posted by Trev on 03-06-2011 22:57
#5
Thanks guys, makes sense as there are a lot of green stink bugs around at the moment. Hope the little guy gets the job done.
Posted by Graeme Cocks on 04-06-2011 21:55
#6
Hi Trev. I've pinched the above picture to use for future reference. You can get an ID for Nezara on my website, "The Insects of Townsville". There are two green bugs, Nezara is the larger.
Cheers, Graeme