Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinidae?

Posted by olaffio on 04-04-2011 21:24
#1

Hi!
I photographed this one in a wood near Bologna, northern Italy, on the 20 'th of March.
I think it belongs to the Tachinidae family; is it possible to identify the species?
Thanx in advance :)

Posted by neprisikiski on 04-04-2011 21:27
#2

Should be Tachina lurida.

Posted by olaffio on 04-04-2011 21:28
#3

Thanx!
Here's another photo

Posted by ChrisR on 05-04-2011 00:57
#4

I agree - Tachina lurida - they're emerging early this year :)

Posted by olaffio on 05-04-2011 06:23
#5

Thanks :D

Posted by Zeegers on 05-04-2011 09:33
#6

Yes, but it is Bologna, right, not Scotland.

Excellent pics, byt he way, Stefano


Theo

Posted by olaffio on 06-04-2011 21:13
#7

Thanks Theo! :D