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Tachinidae: Phania speculifrons
ESant
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Posted on 13-07-2025 18:33
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 Hello,

I photographed this fly in Bazzano (AQ), Italy, 600m a.s.l. on April 5th 2025. I think it is a Tachinidae, but is it possible to identify its genus or species based on these photos?

Thank you in advance,
Emanuele
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 Interesting.

First impression is Phania speculifrons. You dont see that often !

Theo
 
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 Thank you very much Theo!
 
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