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Gumenuk Vitalij
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Posted on 27-10-2010 12:34
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Moscow Region, Ramensky area, village Hripan vicinities, a garden site. 14.07.2010
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Has made a photo in immediate proximity from Moscow for the first time.
 
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Should be Tachina magna or grossa - do you have any other photos from different angles? Smile
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Thanks for the help. It Tachina grossa - it is included in the Red Book of Moscow and area
 
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Just from the slight reddish tinge to the colour I am guessing that it is T.magna ... but I have only seen a few in Moscow museum Smile If you have other angles I might see something else to confirm it.
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Unfortunately, a picture one
 
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Difficult ... I'm ot sure whether the calyptrae are black (grossa) or pale (magna) but maybe someone else will help Smile
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It is grossa, grossa can be slightly brownish on the abdomen.


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