Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Australian Tachinidae Halidaia (2)
Posted by Graeme Cocks on 27-06-2011 01:55
#1
I suspect this is the same species as the Haladaia sp. previously posted.
Malaise trap, Townsville, Queensland.
Posted by ChrisR on 27-06-2011 08:32
#2
Yes, it does look very similar, though the abdominal colour is different. It would probably require a good series to be really sure so keep collecting :)
Posted by Graeme Cocks on 27-06-2011 08:45
#3
I have another one which shows the same abdominal colour. THe two of them have the same DNA. Unfortunately it will be some time before the original fly will be processed, to see if it shares the DNA of the other two. About 6 months. Hopefully some more will turn up so that I can send you a specimen.
Posted by Graeme Cocks on 27-06-2011 08:49
#4
The calypters seem to be particularly large. What does that signify? Greater manouverability?
Posted by ChrisR on 27-06-2011 11:40
#5
Thanks for sorting out a specimen - all gratefully received :D
Not sure about calypters - some genera have very large ones (Leucostoma) and others have smaller ones (Rhinphoridae) ... but I don't think there is anything in their ecology that would suggest why this is so. :)