Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Small black Tachinidae -> male Phania cf. speculifrons

Posted by karl7 on 10-12-2025 15:24
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Have a nice Day. One Question please. Can this Tachinidae species be identified in more detail? I would be very grateful for an answer.
Finding data: Austria, Lower Austria, Tattendorf, 220m, dry flowering area, May 14th, 2025, size approx. 4-5mm

Kind regards Karl

Edited by karl7 on 11-12-2025 08:52

Posted by karl7 on 10-12-2025 15:24
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Posted by eklans on 10-12-2025 16:54
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It's a male Phania and as the abdomen is dusted: Phania speculifrons, I think (a very rare one!).

Posted by karl7 on 11-12-2025 08:51
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Hello Eric thank you for the Answer of male Phania cf. speculifrons. It's nice that it's a rare species.

Kind regards Karl.