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Pelomyia occidentalis (Canacidae) - was Ephydridae (NL)
Paul Beuk
I cannot seem to get to something definite with this specimen. Maastricht (NL), indoors in museum on wiondow, 27 August 2019.
Edited by Paul Beuk on 30-08-2019 08:17
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Edited by Paul Beuk on 29-08-2019 16:18
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John Carr
It has a complete subcosta, so not Ephydroidea.
 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31715949@N00
John Carr
Postpronotum with two bristles? Try Protopiophila.
 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31715949@N00
Rui Andrade
Maybe Pelomyia occidentalis?
 
www.flickr.com/photos/rui_andrade/
Paul Beuk
Indeed, it appears to be Pelomyia occidentalis. It guess I knw in the back of my head that Canacidae do occur inland, away from coastal habitats. That teaches me to rely on preconception too much.
Edited by Paul Beuk on 30-08-2019 08:18
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