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Tachinidae<=Tachinidae or Sarcophagidae?
guplox
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Posted on 16-09-2024 13:14
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Photographed this morning in Zhejiang China. The fly was observed resting on the leaf underside of Japanese Hops (Humulus scandens ) near a river. Tachinidae? Or something in the Family Sarcophagidae, rather? Thanks in advance.
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I am leaning towards Tachinidae because (1) the bend in vein M is closer to the wing margin than in Sarcophagidae, (2) the pattern of pollen on the abdomen is more typical of Tachinidae, (3) the acrostichals are strongly developed.
 
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Great explanation, terse and to the point! Much appreciated! TumbsUp
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Definitely a Tachinidae.

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