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Tachina magnicornis ♂
eklans
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Posted on 15-10-2025 10:52
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 Ansbach, 2025-10-13, on Hedera near old deciduous forest in Frankenhoehe Nature Park
2 oe, fore tarsi black, claws significantly shorter than length of the last 2 tarsomeres but longer than the last one, palpi thin and yellow
A clear male of Tachina magnicornis?
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Greetings, Eric
 
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 I agree


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 Thank you very much, Theo, I appreciate your comment! TumbsUp
Greetings, Eric
 
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