Thread subject: Diptera.info :: small dark Tachinid
Posted by Sundew on 19-08-2011 15:17
#1
Hi,
I really hope this is a Tachinid and not a small Sarcophagid! (The old problem never ends...) I saw several of these flies in Southern Brandenburg in July and would be eager to know their name.
Thanks for help, Sundew
Posted by Sundew on 19-08-2011 15:18
#2
This one is from another town of the same day. I think it's the same species, as it has this basally thickened arista, too.
Edited by Sundew on 19-08-2011 15:20
Posted by Sundew on 19-08-2011 15:19
#3
Here it is on my hand.
Posted by neprisikiski on 19-08-2011 15:35
#4
Meigenia mutabilis or congeneric.
Posted by ChrisR on 19-08-2011 15:55
#5
Yes, agreed - lots of these flying here at the moment. Picked up 3
M.mutabilis males from 2 different sites on Monday.
Posted by Sundew on 19-08-2011 18:07
#6
Fine - no sarco! I was afraid I had made a fool of myself once again in confusing tachies and sarcos. However, I seem to develop a certain intuition :D. Many thanks!