Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinidae, The Netherlands. Phorocera obscura

Posted by thijsdegraaf on 03-05-2018 20:59
#1

My first tachinid fly this year in the apple tree. And i don't know the name.
3-5-2018, Bergen N.H., The Netherlands.

Best regards, Thijs

Edited by thijsdegraaf on 04-05-2018 07:53

Posted by thijsdegraaf on 03-05-2018 21:02
#2

second photo.

Posted by johnes81 on 03-05-2018 23:56
#3

looks similar to Phorocera obscura. maybe Theo will visit soon.

ps. love the photo with the bubble. nice work :)

Edited by johnes81 on 03-05-2018 23:57

Posted by thijsdegraaf on 04-05-2018 07:41
#4

Thanks! Yes, you're right. I should know that. I have Phorocera obscura more often in the garden. When they blow bubbles, they move less. :)
Regards, Thijs

Edited by thijsdegraaf on 04-05-2018 07:52