Thread subject: Diptera.info :: is this a Tachinid fly?

Posted by LordV on 19-05-2006 20:55
#1
Think this is a tachinid just going by the fairly large bristles on the abdomen. About 8mm long taken today South coast UK.
Thanks Brian V.

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Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 19-05-2006 21:03
#2
Sure, Tachinida.

Posted by Zeegers on 20-05-2006 11:47
#3
A Siphona, to be more precise


Theo Zeegers

Posted by LordV on 20-05-2006 11:58
#4
Thanks for the confirmation and more precise ID Nikita and Theo :)
Brian V.