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Tachinid fly (dull greyish one)
Jan Zwaaneveld
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Posted on 08-06-2007 18:41
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Today I photographed this tachinid fly at Leerdam, Netherlands, in a small wooded area along the river Linge. It was quite large, appr. 10-12 mm.
It is one of the dull, greyish ones. But perhaps someone is able to name it anyway.
Thanks in advance for any help!
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Blepharipa pratensis.
Definitely uncommon.
Specialized in Lymantria dispar (caterpillar on oak).
 
Jan Zwaaneveld
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Thanks very much, Theo! This is more than I could hope for Smile
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You see the peculiar hairs at the side of the third tergite (which is actually the fourth tergite )? The so-called 'Sturmia'spot', which gave it away quite easily.

THeo
 
Jan Zwaaneveld
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I see. That is good to know. Thanks for this useful remark!
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