Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Small Tachinid - Oebalia minuta (?) - Sarcophagidae

Posted by Morten A Mjelde on 04-10-2022 23:09
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This fly has the same color as a male Meigenia, but it is a female... The abdomen is small and the head has a cute baby-like appearance with a short arista...
Southern Norway, Telemark 5 June. 4.6 mm.

Edited by Morten A Mjelde on 05-10-2022 09:41

Posted by Morten A Mjelde on 04-10-2022 23:09
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Posted by Morten A Mjelde on 04-10-2022 23:10
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Posted by Morten A Mjelde on 04-10-2022 23:12
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Posted by Morten A Mjelde on 04-10-2022 23:13
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Posted by Morten A Mjelde on 04-10-2022 23:13
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Posted by Morten A Mjelde on 04-10-2022 23:14
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Posted by Morten A Mjelde on 04-10-2022 23:14
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Posted by Zeegers on 05-10-2022 07:58
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It cries “Sarcophagidae ” out loud.
I am thinking Oebalia minuta.

Theo

Posted by Morten A Mjelde on 05-10-2022 09:40
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Yes, especially picture no. 3 without the Tachinid subscutellum. Smile Thank you very much!

Morten