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[Metopia campestris] Gray and black tachinidae with red calipters
bobabar
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Posted on 12-06-2022 11:47
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Hi there !

We are thinking of a Sarcophagidae, Metopia sp.
Due to the color of the calipters, perhaps Metopia campestris?

Cheers !
Bobabar (Cergy, near Paris, France)

PS : Topic originally created by mistake in the Syrphidae sub-forum

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Bobabar : France : Chaumont-sur-Loire : 41150 : 26/05/2022
Altitude : 100 m - Taille : Lc = 7 mm (mesurée)
Réf. : 304109

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Bobabar : France : Chaumont-sur-Loire : 41150 : 26/05/2022
Altitude : 100 m - Taille : Lc = 7 mm (mesurée)
Réf. : 304110

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Bobabar : France : Chaumont-sur-Loire : 41150 : 26/05/2022
Altitude : 100 m - Taille : Lc = 7 mm (mesurée)
Réf. : 304111
Edited by bobabar on 19-06-2022 22:00
 
bobabar
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Posted on 19-06-2022 10:50
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Hello.
Does anyone have an idea please?
 
eklans
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Hello Bobabar, my (non expert!) idea is: female M. campestris could be correct, as there's also one strong av-bristle on mid tibia.
Greetings, Eric Kloeckner
 
bobabar
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Thanks you, Eric. Smile
 
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