Zophomyia temula

Zophomyia temula can reach a body length of approximately 8–10.5 millimetres (0.31–0.41 in), with a wingspan of 15–17 mm. These flies are shiny and black on most of the body. This includes the thorax, abdomen, and setulae. This feature is unique in the family Tachinidae. The eyes are moderately sized and dark red in color. The body is quite slim and slightly elongated, as well as sparsely haired. The legs, like the body, are slender and long, covered in thick, dense hair. The wings are hyaline, with a warm yellow-orange base. This species is rather similar to Mesembrina meridiana, belonging to the Muscidae family, characterized by a larger size and by the typical round shape of the true fly.

This rather common species has a European distribution, and includes Transcaucasia, Kazakhstan and South Siberia.