Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Phoridae: Parasite of ladybird for ID
Posted by Clive Lau on 20-05-2021 12:58
#1
Maggots of this fly emerged from the pupa of a ladybird (Megalocaria dilatata pupa) on 2.v.2021. They turned into pupa on the next day. Tony Irwin opined that the fly may belong to the Genus Phalacrotophora.
Edited by Clive Lau on 20-05-2021 12:59
Posted by Clive Lau on 20-05-2021 13:04
#2
The fly emerged 2 weeks later (on 17.v.2021). 6 species of Phalacrotophora are known from our part of the world, viz. P. decimaculata, P. fasciata, P. flaviclava, P. jacobsoni, P. punctifrons and P. quadrimaculata.
I have no idea how they look like. Grateful if someone can identify this species here.
Posted by Clive Lau on 20-05-2021 13:04
#3
Side
Posted by Clive Lau on 20-05-2021 13:05
#4
legs
Posted by Clive Lau on 20-05-2021 13:05
#5
Posterior end
Posted by Clive Lau on 20-05-2021 13:06
#6
Posterior end.
Posted by Clive Lau on 20-05-2021 13:07
#7
Lateral view of eye
Posted by Clive Lau on 20-05-2021 13:07
#8
Frontal view of eye
Posted by Clive Lau on 20-05-2021 13:08
#9
Wing
Posted by Paul Beuk on 20-05-2021 15:40
#10
Yes, this is
Phalacrotophora and mostly resembling
P. beuki that is know from Western Europe. The posteroventral part of segment 8 much more produced than in
beuki and the overall coloration is more pale yellowish to orange.
Posted by Clive Lau on 20-05-2021 22:57
#11
Thanks Paul.