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 Which Tachinid?
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| Niek van Wijk |
Posted on 05-05-2008 11:45
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Member Location: Putte, The Netherlands Posts: 576 Joined: 20.10.07 |
Dear forum, I took these pictures of this rather big fly - ~12 mm - today in my garden. Is Tachinidae correct and can it be further identified? Best regards, Niek Niek van Wijk attached the following image:  [94.35Kb] |
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| Niek van Wijk |
Posted on 05-05-2008 11:45
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Member Location: Putte, The Netherlands Posts: 576 Joined: 20.10.07 |
second picture
Niek van Wijk attached the following image:  [85.69Kb] |
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| ChrisR |
Posted on 05-05-2008 12:02
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 Super Administrator Location: Reading, England Posts: 7706 Joined: 12.07.04 |
It's not a tachinid - try Sarcophagidae  Possibly Sarcophaga (sens-lat). The distinguishing features being heavy/contrasting black/grey stripes and chequerboard patter; elongated abdomen with large, round genital capsule; red eyes  |
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| Niek van Wijk |
Posted on 05-05-2008 12:27
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Member Location: Putte, The Netherlands Posts: 576 Joined: 20.10.07 |
Dear Chris, Thank you for your comment and explanation, which is really helpful and highly appreciated. Best regards, Niek |
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