Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Wasp-mimicking fly (Dacus longicornis) from Vietnam

Posted by pbertner on 24-01-2014 07:29
#1
From Cuc Phuong national park taken in January 2014, Winter.

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I've got a dorsal view I'll try and post soon as well.

Thanks for any and all help,
Paul
Edited by pbertner on 02-02-2014 22:11

Posted by Zeegers on 24-01-2014 09:51
#2
Totally magnificant ! (and no idea)


Theo

Posted by Menno Reemer on 24-01-2014 10:08
#3
Tephritid?

Posted by John Smit on 24-01-2014 13:14
#4
Possible Dacus longicornis.

John

Posted by pbertner on 01-02-2014 10:12
#5
Thanks John, looks like you're correct.

Posted by pbertner on 02-02-2014 22:12
#6
dorsal shot added

Posted by John Smit on 04-02-2014 15:04
#7
Beautiful fly, could you add it to the gallery please?

Thanks,
John