Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Sarcophagid/ Tachinid

Posted by sd on 09-06-2011 16:33
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UK garden, 9th June, size 5mm approx.

arista hairy, eyes bare. I'm not sure if it is Sarcophagidae or Tachinidae?

Thanks for any help,

Steve

Posted by sd on 09-06-2011 16:34
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Posted by sd on 09-06-2011 16:35
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Posted by neprisikiski on 09-06-2011 17:37
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I think, it is Tricogena rubricosa, Rhinophoridae.

Posted by sd on 09-06-2011 18:35
#5

Thank you very much , that really helps me further understand the differences between those 3 families:)

Posted by ChrisR on 09-06-2011 19:41
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The subscutellum on this should be only partially rounded, when compared closely to a known tachinid - and the little "stand-off" calyptrae are another good indicator that you have a rhinophorid :)