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small atypical Tachinid - Strongygaster?
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Posted on 30-07-2021 00:24
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Hi,
Yesterday I saw this small grey fly feeding on Bupleurum falcatum. Petiolate wing and big calypters make it a Tachinid, but the antennae are rather small. Phasiinae do not fit, so my only idea is Strongygaster globula. Can this be confirmed, or are there better suggestions?
Locality is southwestern Germany, 50 km west of Stuttgart.
Many thanks, Sundew
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More pics.
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The lateral shot is poor quality but shows nicely the yellow palps.
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Totally correct. The wing venation is highly characteristic for the genus. Much more common in the east (Poland, Russia)

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Thanks, another new genus for me - very interesting.
 
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