Tachinid Recording Scheme

Visit site: http://www.tachinidae.org.uk

“Welcome to the new TRS website – a one-stop-shop for anyone interested in studying UK tachinid flies. The site has the very latest news & information from the recording scheme plus the most up to date species list and key updates.”

Mosch Interactive Key

Visit site: http://www.tachinidae.eu

“MOSCHweb - Interactive key to the genera of the Palaearctic Tachinidae (Insecta: Diptera)”

New Zealand Tachinidae

Visit site: http://tachinidae.landcareresearch.co.nz

“This website provides a directory for diagnostic information and updates of scientific publications relating to Tachinidae for New Zealand.”

Systema Dipterorum

Visit site: http://www.diptera.org

A compilation of the names of world Dipera, including Tachinidae, compiled from regional catalogues and partially updated from more recent sources.

Fauna Europaea

Visit site: http://www.faunaeur.org

“Fauna Europaea has assembled a database of the scientific names and distribution of all living multicellular European land and fresh-water animals.”

Enter the name of a valid genus or species of European Tachinidae to find its known distribution within Europe and other information.

Australian Faunal Directory

Visit site: http://www.biodiversity.org.au/afd/taxa/TACHINIDAE/ checklist#selected

This resource on the Australian fauna includes a recently prepared catalogue of the Australian Tachinidae, with names, type information, and distributions.

Diptera.info

Visit site: http://www.diptera.info

“This is an interactive site for dipterists from all continents dealing with all aspects of dipterology (the study of Diptera: flies and midges) and dipterists. Here you can submit all your links to dipterological websites and events, post your dipterological queries in the forum, submit articles and news on Diptera, and contribute pictures for the Diptera Gallery.”

Stireman Lab

Visit site: http://stiremanlab.org

Periodic updates and blogs on the activities of members of the Stireman lab, frequently relating to Tachinidae projects.

Bug Guide

Visit site: http://bugguide.net

“We are an online community of naturalists who enjoy learning about and sharing our observations of insects, spiders, and other related creatures. Using the best resources we have access to, we are creating a knowledgebase to help each other and the online community.”

Nice site, but bear in mind that North American tachinids are not as well known as European tachinids and some identifications may not be accurate.