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Tachinidae (NL) --> Phorocera assimilis or P. grandis
mariki
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Posted on 26-05-2013 14:39
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Hello,

Tachinid fly found in Eindhoven (NL).
Only one picture.
Best regards,
Marie-Christine Guégan
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Too difficult?
 
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The short, hairy eyes and long forehead remind me of Panzeria and relatives, but I know little of these flies.
 
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Phorocera assimilis or grandis Smile
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Thank you John and Chris
Chris, what is the difference between P. grandis and assimilis? Is it
possible to distinguish both of them from pictures?
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I'm pretty sure they can't be split without extremely fine examination - not normally available in photos.
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