Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Small tachinid

Posted by Stephen R on 01-09-2009 22:04
#1

Can anyone help me with this? Is it Muscidae? I can't give the exact size (until I get home at the end of the week), but I think it's in the 3-4mm range. Lancashire, a few days ago.

Edited by Stephen R on 01-09-2009 22:09

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 01-09-2009 22:06
#2

WOW! Tachinidae!!! WOW! What a beauty!!!

Posted by Stephen R on 01-09-2009 22:06
#3

Lateral:

Posted by Stephen R on 01-09-2009 22:10
#4

Thanks Jorge, I've changed the title. I did wonder about those antennae!

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 02-09-2009 06:54
#5

Paracraspedothrix montivaga ?

Posted by Jaakko on 02-09-2009 07:34
#6

Stephane Lebrun wrote:
Paracraspedothrix montivaga ?


Agree, pale hairs behind the head.

Jaakko

Posted by ChrisR on 02-09-2009 08:11
#7

Great ID - photos would look good in the gallery too ;)

Posted by Stephen R on 02-09-2009 09:35
#8

Many thanks everyone! I'll submit the photos at the weekend. My first WOW! :)