Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinidae ID (Tanzania)
Posted by ESant on 30-08-2023 18:21
#1
Hello,
I found this fly near the Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania, 1200m a.s.l. on February 20th 2023. I think it's a Tachinidae, but is it possible to identify its genus or species from these photos?
Thank you in advance,
Emanuele
Edited by ESant on 30-08-2023 18:23
Posted by ESant on 30-08-2023 18:21
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Photo 2:
Posted by ESant on 30-08-2023 18:22
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Photo 3:
Posted by ESant on 30-08-2023 18:22
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Photo 4:
Posted by ESant on 30-08-2023 18:23
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Photo 5:
Posted by Zeegers on 31-08-2023 08:26
#6
My experience in the afrotropics is limited. I’d need to study the specimen to be able to say more.
Theo
Posted by ESant on 31-08-2023 12:41
#7
Unfortunately I didn't collect the specimen as I didn't have the equipment to properly store it, so I limited myself to taking the photos and returning it to the ant I stole it from.
Do you think it's possible to pinpoint at least the subfamily based on these pictures?
Posted by John Carr on 31-08-2023 20:12
#8
Probably Exoristinae based on the hairy eyes and strong first post-sutural supra-alar bristle. The other possibility is Tachininae. Dexiinae and Phasiinae are unlikely.