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Parasitoid fly Tachina fera

Parasitoid fly Tachina fera

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    Claire Hamilton
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    Another exceptional macro shot Jivko! Is that the Canon 100mm macro lens you are using? If so, great combo with the 70D, I just love them both! Posted 10 years ago
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      Jivko Nakev
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      Sorry for slow answer, Claire! Yes, it is 100/2.8 L IS Macro Posted 10 years ago

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The Tachina fera

"Tachina fera" is a species of fly in the genus "Tachina" of the family Tachinidae. It is found across Europe as far north as Scandinavia. Its larvae are parasitoids of the caterpillars of moths in the family Noctuidae; afflicted species include the Broom Moth "Ceramica pisi", the Dun-Bar "Cosmia trapezina", Small Quaker "Orthosia cruda" and Common Quaker "Orthosia cerasi".

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Jivko Nakev
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By Jivko Nakev

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Uploaded Sep 27, 2014. Captured Sep 7, 2014 09:46.
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  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/9.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO500
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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