Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Sphiximorpha subsessilis ♀♂ copula & oviposition
Posted by eklans on 01-06-2023 12:13
#1
Some
Sphiximorpha subsessilis appeared May 21st on an overmature Malus domestica with rot holes and sap runs in my garden.
I could see 1 female and 2 males simultaneously as well as copula and oviposition and they are still here.
1. male dorsal, 2023-05-27
Edited by eklans on 01-06-2023 12:24
Posted by eklans on 01-06-2023 12:14
#2
2nd female dorsal, 2023-05-27
Edited by eklans on 01-06-2023 12:24
Posted by eklans on 01-06-2023 12:14
#3
3rd female lateral ovipositing, 2023-05-27
Edited by eklans on 01-06-2023 12:24
Posted by eklans on 01-06-2023 12:16
#4
4th male lateral - taking a breath after copula, 2023-05-27
Edited by eklans on 01-06-2023 12:23
Posted by eklans on 01-06-2023 12:17
#5
5th male frontal, 2023-05-29
Edited by eklans on 01-06-2023 12:22
Posted by eklans on 01-06-2023 12:19
#6
6th copula, 2023-05-22
images clockwise:
- copula
- male retracts abdomen
- female retracts ovipositor
- ovipositor mainly retracted
Edited by eklans on 01-06-2023 12:22
Posted by eklans on 01-06-2023 12:21
#7
7th female ovipostion, details, 2023-05-22
Edited by eklans on 01-06-2023 12:22