Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Small tachinidae

Posted by Michael Becker on 12-05-2007 09:08
#1
Hello,

ist this fly from germany a tachinidae? Size was about 5-6mm. Can perhaps genus or species be recognized?

Thanks,
Michael

Posted by ChrisR on 12-05-2007 10:02
#2
Looks like Phania funesta (a tachinid) to me :) The shiny, black body; wings held out; and shiny silver face are quite distinctive.

Posted by Michael Becker on 12-05-2007 17:41
#3
Hello Chris,

thank you,

Michael