Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Small grey Tachinid (?)

Posted by Juergen Peters on 07-09-2006 20:03
#1

Hello!

This fly was only about 6 mm long. In low vegetation near forest, Ostwestfalen/Gemany, yesterday. Is it a Tachinid? Thanks!

insekteninfos.de/forum/060906/Tachinidae_spp_6mm_1.jpg

insekteninfos.de/forum/060906/Tachinidae_spp_6mm_2.jpg

insekteninfos.de/forum/060906/Tachinidae_spp_6mm_3.jpg

Posted by Zeegers on 07-09-2006 21:22
#2

Yep, Tachinid.
Difficult to say more (yes, grey Tachinid).
Might be Blondelia, but long shot.

Theo Zeegers

Posted by Juergen Peters on 07-09-2006 23:20
#3

Hello, Theo!

Zeegers wrote:
Difficult to say more (yes, grey Tachinid).
Might be Blondelia, but long shot.


Thanks! I must admit, the pics are not the best...

Posted by Zeegers on 08-09-2006 13:39
#4

Well, it aint easy to photograph those active Tachinids, I know.
next time better

Theo

Posted by Xespok on 08-09-2006 15:32
#5

Tachinids are not too bad, they tend to be rather tame and may allow a close approach. Try to make a good photo of a Phorid or a Platypezid fly. It is a nightmare, because they dance on the leaves all the time.