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"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".

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Frankhuizen Photography
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Uploaded May 14, 2012. Captured May 13, 2012 13:05 in Fritz-Kalle-Straße 34-36, 65187 Wiesbaden, Germany.
  • WB150 / WB150F / WB152 / WB152F / WB151
  • f/4.5
  • 1/280s
  • ISO80
  • 4mm