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Tachina spp from various locations 2008-2009.
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Posted on 15-01-2010 17:41
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I am interested in non-fera Tachinas mostly, but do not understand the difference between species.

The first one is from May, Hungary.
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The first one from a different perspective.
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A Tachina from May 2008, Hungary.
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The same fly, I hope a better shot.
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Another one from May 2008. Only this shot.
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A Tachina from early autumn, 2008 Hungary.
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Another shot. Am I making Tachina shots only on windy days?
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A Tachina from late autumn 2008, Hungary.
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Another shot of the previous fly.
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Lateral shot of the "previous" fly.
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Another late autumn Tachina from 2008.
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Another shot of the fly shown on the previous photo.
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Most of them are fera.

Magnicornis is:
The first one is from May, Hungary.

Both species are very similar indeed, only male genitalia are really reliable.

(That is why I can ID them so easily from pictures !)

Theo
 
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