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Tachinidae - Kirbya moerens (Netherlands) -> Confirmed
Arthur van Ooijen
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Posted on 31-03-2022 12:48
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Hi all,
I have collected this tachinid in a pan trap from 20-III to 27-III in Amersfoort, Netherlands. Is it possible to confirm that this is a (female I think) Kirbya moerens. I can take more pictures if needed.
Greetings,
Arthur van Ooijen
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Edited by Arthur van Ooijen on 31-03-2022 14:33
 
eklans
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Hi Arthur, female Kirbya moerens is correct!
Greetings, Eric
 
Arthur van Ooijen
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Thank you Eric
 
Zeegers
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Posted on 31-03-2022 17:21
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Hi Arthur, No doubt an Amersfoort first !

Previously found oat the neighbouring Soesterberg. Nice work !I validated your record on Wn.nl.

Theo
 
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