Tachinid Fly

Tachina fera

Description

Over all length 10 - 14mm. The head and thorax are dark, marked with brown streaking. The scutelum is rich brown. The abdomen is orange with a broad, black line down the centre and very hairy. The veins at the wing bases are tinged orange.

Habitat

Woodland edge and hedgerows.

Status and distribution

It is quite common and widespread in England and Wales, rarer further north. Commonly found on the reserve.

Best time to see

May to September.

  • Tachinid Fly - Tachina fera - May 11th 2015

  • Tachinid Fly - Tachina fera - May 2nd 2012

  • Tachinid Fly - Tachina fera - August 27th 2018

  • Tachinid Fly - Tachina fera - August 27th 2018

  • Tachinid Fly - Tachina fera - August 27th 2018

  • Tachinid Fly - Tachina fera - September 9th 2018

  • Tachinid Fly - Tachina fera - September 9th 2018

  • Tachinid Fly - Tachina fera - May 17th 2020

  • Tachinid Fly - Tachina fera - November 1st 2020

  • Tachinid Fly - Tachina fera - May 5th 2021

  • Tachinid Fly - Tachina fera - August 6th 2023

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