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Tachinidae - ID? --> No it's Rhinophoridae: Phyto melanocephala, female
kuv
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Posted on 27-09-2021 10:12
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Northern Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Halstenbek near Hamburg, area of tree nursery, found at a wall of a street tunnel, 6th of June 2021 (Photos: kuv). I couldn't find it in the Diptera Gallery. Please help to get more ID
Greeting Kuv
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Hi kuv, I think it's a female Phyto melanocephala, Rhinophoridae.
Greetings, Eric
 
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Thank you very much Eric.
(I should know it! awkward)
Greetings Kuv
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