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 identification would be appreciated
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| scorpionfly |
Posted on 14-12-2018 03:48
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I think this is Mallota posticata, but the hair on the abdomen appears to be too extensive. Can anyone confirm my ID. The picture was taken in Toronto, Canada. Cheers Richard |
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| Zeegers |
Posted on 14-12-2018 08:25
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Add ‘ Mallota’ to the title and/ or move to the Syrphidae subforum to draw attention ocf the experts. Theo |
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| scorpionfly |
Posted on 14-12-2018 23:38
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I've taken your advice. Thanks for the taking the time to help out. Cheers Richard |
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| Ectemnius |
Posted on 15-12-2018 09:22
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Hi scorpionfly, The hind leg and shape of the head all point in the direction of Merodon equestris... https://bugguide....iew/335415 Btw, you made two topics wit the same photo: https://diptera.i...ost_366726 Kind regards, Ectemnius Edited by Ectemnius on 15-12-2018 09:22 |
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but don't see the image in the post.
