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Tachinid ID => Tribe Exoristini - Phorinia aurifrons
Volker
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 Germany, Saarland, Bexbach, At the edge of a forest path, Absolute Altitude 250 m, 09.08.2025
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 Many thanks, John Smile. Perhaps it is a fly of the genus Exorista, and if so, perhaps Exorista larvarum or E. fasciata?

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 Hold your horses ! Eye is very hairy. I am thinking Phorinia aurifrons.

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 Phorinia aurifrons is obviously a much better fit. To me, as a layman, these flies all look pretty much the same. Thanks for your correction.

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 Yes I know. Phorinia aurifrons stands out because the reclinate orbitals are so strong. But this requires an awful lot of experience


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