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 Simulidae for ID
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| conopid |
Posted on 28-10-2007 21:33
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I found a large swarm of this rather neat Platypezidae today. Swarming at the edge of woodland 28/10/2007, Hookagate, Shropshire, UK. I know this a long shot, but can anyone suggest which genus/species it might be. Note the very hairy appendages behind the halteres. If anyone wants a specimen I have several spares. Edited by conopid on 28-10-2007 22:19 Nigel Jones, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom |
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| conopid |
Posted on 28-10-2007 21:34
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Lateral view
Nigel Jones, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom |
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| Tony Irwin |
Posted on 28-10-2007 21:44
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Hi Nigel - This is a platypezid look-alike - Simuliidae. The antennae are typically nematoceran.
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| conopid |
Posted on 28-10-2007 21:47
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Tony, Oh yes, I didn't notice the antenna  Those markings give it a very very good Platypezidae look. 
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but don't see the image in the post.