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Male Tachina lurida -> ok
Marion Friedrich
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Posted on 09-04-2026 09:29
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 Hi,
is this fly a male Tachina lurida? I found it in the beginning of April 2026 in a mixed forest in Saxony in Germany.
Greetings,
Marion
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 Yes, it is the male Tachina lurida TumbsUp
Greetings, Eric
 
Marion Friedrich
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 Thank you for confirmation, Eric.
Best regards,
Marion
 
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