Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chrysopilus cristatus?

Posted by Arvid dJ on 23-10-2021 15:40
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Hi. I keyed this to Chrysopilus cristatus with Alan Stubbs book Brittish Soldierflies and their allies, but I live in Sweden and I don't know if there are any Swedish species that the book does not cover. Is this Chrysopilus cristatus or some other species?

Posted by Arvid dJ on 23-10-2021 15:41
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Posted by Arvid dJ on 23-10-2021 15:41
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Posted by Zeegers on 24-10-2021 07:55
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You really should switch keys !!

https://jeugdbondsuitgeverij.nl/product/de-vliegenfamilies-met-drie-voetkussentjes/

(english translation due spring 2022)

Yes, female Ch. cristatus.

Theo
Edited by Zeegers on 24-10-2021 07:55

Posted by Arvid dJ on 24-10-2021 13:47
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Thank you Theo! Thanks for the tip, now I got excited for the translation of the book!