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| Philippe moniotte |
Posted on 03-09-2007 06:49
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A largish fly (12 mm approx.), which somehow I believe is a male Cheilosia sp. Can anyone comment and or complete ? Marche-les-Dames (B) August 30 2007 in wet wasteland close to a wooded area. TIA Philippe |
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| Philippe moniotte |
Posted on 03-09-2007 06:50
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Same fly as above |
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| amalia_raluca |
Posted on 03-09-2007 07:01
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in my opinion this fly is Cheilosia chrysocoma. it's a beautiful fly. best wishes Amalia |
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| Gerard Pennards |
Posted on 03-09-2007 10:08
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Sorry Amalia, but no, not chrysocoma. It's a spring species, and furthermore it also has long dense red hairs on the thorax. Also it is not as big as this one. This one is Cheilosia canicularis! There are however similar species, like Cheilosia himantopus, but that one is a spring species. Third possibility would be Cheilosia orthotricha, but I think that one would be a bit smaller and not that shiny! Real details for separation are only visible under Microscope! Greetings, Gerard Greetings, Gerard Pennards |
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| Philippe moniotte |
Posted on 04-09-2007 07:00
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Thansk Amalia and Gerard for taking the time and trouble. Philippe |
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but don't see the image in the post.
