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black 3mm fly with a black-and-yellow abdomen --> Rondania fasciata, Tachinidae
Axel Steiner
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Hello,
the little creature actually looks very distinctive with its black-and-yellow patterned abdomen, but unfortunately, I can't find anything that fits. Who knows what it is?
FD: 11/11/2025, Hagen (Germany, Northrine-Westphalia) Historical Outdoor-Museum, bridge railing over a stream, approx. 3-4 mm
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Hallo Axel, it's a Rondania fasciata, Tachinidae - what a beauty!
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Hallo Eric,
thank you very much!
I also like the fly very much :-)
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