Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Phryno vetula? -> confirmed

Posted by ViktorNebenfuehr on 29-03-2026 18:17
#1
Good day!
I caught a tachinid fly in Linz, Austria yesterday, did some foto stacks and uploaded it to iNaturalist. Somebody already identified it as Phryno vetula (if the person sees this; thanks a lot!). This identification seems to check out at first glance. I would be greatful, if somebody could confirm this ID.
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Thanks and all the best!
Edited by ViktorNebenfuehr on 30-03-2026 17:44

Posted by Zeegers on 30-03-2026 10:58
#2
Correct.
Nice you have it.
In the Netherlands, this is one of species in strong decline

Check https://www.uoguelph.ca/nadsfly/Tach/WorldTachs/TTimes/TT39_e-prints/Zeegers2026_38-43_Netherlands.pdf

Theo

Posted by ViktorNebenfuehr on 30-03-2026 17:44
#3
Oh, thats always a sorrowful reality. Thanks for the confirmation, and the very interesting article!