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Small grey Tachinid (?)
Juergen Peters
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Posted on 07-09-2006 19:03
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Hello!

This fly was only about 6 mm long. In low vegetation near forest, Ostwestfalen/Gemany, yesterday. Is it a Tachinid? Thanks!

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Jürgen

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Yep, Tachinid.
Difficult to say more (yes, grey Tachinid).
Might be Blondelia, but long shot.

Theo Zeegers
 
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Hello, Theo!

Zeegers wrote:
Difficult to say more (yes, grey Tachinid).
Might be Blondelia, but long shot.


Thanks! I must admit, the pics are not the best...
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Jürgen

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Well, it aint easy to photograph those active Tachinids, I know.
next time better

Theo
 
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Posted on 08-09-2006 14:32
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Tachinids are not too bad, they tend to be rather tame and may allow a close approach. Try to make a good photo of a Phorid or a Platypezid fly. It is a nightmare, because they dance on the leaves all the time.
 
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