Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinidae or Sarcophagidae ?

Posted by Roy on 09-08-2026 13:19
#1
Hello,
this fly (body legnth : 6,3 mm) was caught running across the ground in the vegetable garden; it had just completed its larval stage and I then took photographs of it.

Together with the team from the ‘World of Insects’ forum, we’re unsure whether it belongs to the Sarophagidae or Tachinidae family.

Is it possible to identify the species as well?

Thank you in advance for your advice.

Christian

www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos376/big/Tachinidae-%20Hd-Lucon%20jardin%20mur%20longere-07%2008%202026.JPG
Anonyme : France : Luçon : 85400 : 07/08/2026
Altitude : 5 m. - Taille : 6,3 mm.
Réf. : 376841
www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos376/big/Tachinidae-%20Hl-Lucon%20jardin%20mur%20longere-07%2008%202026.JPG
Anonyme : France : Luçon : 85400 : 07/08/2026
Altitude : 5 m. - Taille : 6,3 mm.
Réf. : 376842
www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos376/big/Tachinidae-%20Hv-Lucon%20jardin%20mur%20longere-07%2008%202026.JPG
roy : France : Luçon : 85400 : 07/08/2026
Altitude : 5 m. - Taille : 6,3 mm.
Réf. : 376843

Posted by Zeegers on 10-08-2026 07:54
#2
It has Sarc written all over


Theo

Posted by Roy on 10-08-2026 13:01
#3
Ah ok. Thank you Theo for your quick amswer.

Bests regards.

Christian


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