Tachina magnicornis

Tachina magnicornis

Alternative names
Broad-fronted Tachina
Description

Closely resembling T. fera but with the tarsi much darker and a broader frons (male usually more one one-third the head width, female about two-fifths the head width). More information: https://www.flickr.com/photos/63075200@N07/albums/72177720303603490/

Similar Species

Tachina fera

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used and describe the size and identifying characters.

When to see it

Spring-Autumn.

UK Status

T. magnicornis was formerly only known in Britain from the Channel Islands but is now spreading on the UK mainland. 

VC55 Status

Uncommon. 

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured squares = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

UK Map

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