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Tachinidae - Masicera silvatica (male) from Pyrynees..
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Hi



From Pyrynees - 2011.VIII.12.
A very strong fly - almost 10 mm.
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This is a male of Masicera silvatica according to HP Tschorsnig.
 
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That would figure ... I never see Masicera but they are supposed to be quite big, striking tachinids Smile Well done
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