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Tachina fera (Tachinidae) Puechabon, France. Sep 23, 2016. Fall,France,Geotagged,Tachina fera Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Tachina fera (Tachinidae)

Puechabon, France. Sep 23, 2016.

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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 Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Sep 27, 2016. Captured Sep 23, 2016 15:59 in 5 Rue Neuve, 34150 Puéchabon, France.
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  • DMC-TZ70
  • f/5.6
  • 10/8000s
  • ISO400
  • 14.1mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.