Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachinidae ID (Tanzania)

Posted by ESant on 30-08-2023 18:21
#1

Hello,

I found this fly near the Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania, 1200m a.s.l. on February 20th 2023. I think it's a Tachinidae, but is it possible to identify its genus or species from these photos?

Thank you in advance,
Emanuele

Edited by ESant on 30-08-2023 18:23

Posted by ESant on 30-08-2023 18:21
#2

Photo 2:

Posted by ESant on 30-08-2023 18:22
#3

Photo 3:

Posted by ESant on 30-08-2023 18:22
#4

Photo 4:

Posted by ESant on 30-08-2023 18:23
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Photo 5:

Posted by Zeegers on 31-08-2023 08:26
#6

My experience in the afrotropics is limited. I’d need to study the specimen to be able to say more.

Theo

Posted by ESant on 31-08-2023 12:41
#7

Unfortunately I didn't collect the specimen as I didn't have the equipment to properly store it, so I limited myself to taking the photos and returning it to the ant I stole it from.
Do you think it's possible to pinpoint at least the subfamily based on these pictures?

Posted by John Carr on 31-08-2023 20:12
#8

Probably Exoristinae based on the hairy eyes and strong first post-sutural supra-alar bristle. The other possibility is Tachininae. Dexiinae and Phasiinae are unlikely.