Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinid fly ?

Posted by LordV on 07-09-2009 07:43
#1
Taken yesterday South Coast UK about 8mm body length - is it a tachinid ?

Thanks
Brian V.


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Posted by ChrisR on 07-09-2009 08:43
#2
Yes - looks like Voria ruralis - from the steeply angled m-cu and thick, downcurved parafacial bristle :)

Posted by LordV on 07-09-2009 09:15
#3
Thanks Chris :)