Thread subject: Diptera.info :: two Scottish tachinids

Posted by eastendswift on 30-04-2012 17:49
#1

both of these were found at Glen Moss SWT reserve, Kilmacolm, Invercylde on 29th Apr. I think the second might be Lypha dubia?

Edited by eastendswift on 30-04-2012 17:51

Posted by eastendswift on 30-04-2012 17:50
#2

2nd image

Posted by ChrisR on 30-04-2012 18:52
#3

Yes, I would say that the second is Lypha dubia and the first is possibly Campylochaeta but would be nice to see a specimen of that :)

Posted by eastendswift on 30-04-2012 19:34
#4

thanks Chris

Posted by Zeegers on 01-05-2012 15:00
#5

The first one, the antenna is too big for Campylochaeta, esp. female.I'd say it is a Blepharomyia. You have 2 species in Scotland (pagana and piliceps), very similar in the female sex.

Theo

Posted by neprisikiski on 02-05-2012 13:03
#6

Blepharomyia is ok, I think I can see only two strong medial setae on tergite 2, what is usual for B. pagana.