Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Blepharomyia pagana?

Posted by ViktorNebenfuehr on 05-04-2026 10:49
#1
Hello!
I found the following Tachinidae a few days ago in the west of Vienna. It is a male, and according to Tschorsnig ad Herting, if the diameter of the eye compared to "forehead" is 0,77 — 0,99 = pagana. However, one user on iNaturalist pointed out, he is "a bit confused by the high number of marginal bristles on the second tergite."
Could someone validate the species identification? Thanks and all the best!
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Posted by Zeegers on 15-04-2026 19:18
#2
I agree with the comment on Inaturalist and the vertex is too broad: clear candidate male piliceps for me.

Thro

Posted by ViktorNebenfuehr on 16-04-2026 08:37
#3
Wow! That seems to be quite the rare find, i guess. Thanks for your opinion!