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Very small Tachinidae NL => Paracraspedothrix montivaga
Ramonv
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Posted on 01-05-2017 19:39
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Hello,

I found this very small Tachinidae in my garden in the west of the Netherlands on 30 april. Only a few mm. Could it be Paracraspedothrix montivaga? Because of small size the picture is not so good, I hope there are enough details visible for ID.

Thanks in advance,

Ramon
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Zeegers
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Posted on 03-05-2017 09:36
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Excellent call.
only 10 years ago, this species was extremely rare ...


theo
 
Ramonv
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Many thanks Theo

Ramon
 
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