Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinid? Sussex Uk
Posted by Jan-Paul Charteris on 04-08-2011 15:18
#1
Is it possible to ID this from the photo? I thought it bore some similarities to Mintho rufiventris, with the possible exception of the exact pattern of longitudinal stripes on the thorax. The basal section on the front legs also show a reddish hue
Posted by Zeegers on 04-08-2011 16:44
#2
Well, I can see more differences: not so elongated, three instead of two dark vitta on thorax and the silvery abdominal pattern.
Latter indicates that it is, in fact, a Sarcophagidae.
Theo
Posted by Jan-Paul Charteris on 04-08-2011 18:21
#3
Cheers for the help Theo!
Posted by Zeegers on 04-08-2011 20:31
#4
Well, i think it was more 'pushing you in the mud' as we say in dutch, then helping, for IDing Sarcs from pictures is hopeless most of the time
but you are welcome
Theo
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 04-08-2011 21:18
#5
unless someone provide excellent photos of the genitalia. :) As Gristch does, or Dima, or Walter!