Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachina spp from various locations 2008-2009.

Posted by Xespok on 15-01-2010 17:41
#1

I am interested in non-fera Tachinas mostly, but do not understand the difference between species.

The first one is from May, Hungary.

Posted by Xespok on 15-01-2010 17:42
#2

The first one from a different perspective.

Posted by Xespok on 15-01-2010 17:43
#3

A Tachina from May 2008, Hungary.

Posted by Xespok on 15-01-2010 17:44
#4

The same fly, I hope a better shot.

Posted by Xespok on 15-01-2010 17:45
#5

Another one from May 2008. Only this shot.

Posted by Xespok on 15-01-2010 17:47
#6

A Tachina from early autumn, 2008 Hungary.

Posted by Xespok on 15-01-2010 17:48
#7

Another shot. Am I making Tachina shots only on windy days?

Posted by Xespok on 15-01-2010 17:50
#8

A Tachina from late autumn 2008, Hungary.

Posted by Xespok on 15-01-2010 17:51
#9

Another shot of the previous fly.

Posted by Xespok on 15-01-2010 17:52
#10

Lateral shot of the "previous" fly.

Posted by Xespok on 15-01-2010 17:53
#11

Another late autumn Tachina from 2008.

Posted by Xespok on 15-01-2010 17:54
#12

Another shot of the fly shown on the previous photo.

Posted by Zeegers on 15-01-2010 20:17
#13

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