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Photo by Harsha Singh
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Field Notes

Description:

A fly as big as the honey bee Apis indica. Unusual light brown hair where wings are attached to the body.

Habitat:

Western Himalayas.

Species ID Suggestions

Horse Fly

Tabanidae
Gaiea
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Comments (2)
Harsha Singh
Thanks, Gaiea. Thank you, ForestDragon. It looks like the one at sixth place in the first row. Cyzenis browni.
ForestDragon
Hi Harsha, I think this fly looks a lot like a species of Tachinid Fly, Family Tachinidae. They can be large and usually have hairy abdomens. Even though this is a reference for North American Tachinids, I think it will be helpful for you: http://www.nadsdiptera.org/Tach/Gen/tachintr.htm I am having a hard time finding a good online reference for Indian insects.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2013

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