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Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Which Syrphidae? - Platynochaetus sp.

Posted by Andreas Haselboeck on 31-03-2009 08:25

Hello!
This fly was found on 20. March 2009 near Zaghuoan (Tunisia - very dry highlands).

Can someone help to identify this fly?

Regards
Andreas

Edited by Andreas Haselboeck on 31-03-2009 13:38

Posted by Andreas Haselboeck on 31-03-2009 08:26

Another picture

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 31-03-2009 08:28

Male Platynochaetus, probably setosus!
Greetings

Posted by Andreas Haselboeck on 31-03-2009 13:39

Hello Gerard,
thank you very much for your help!

Regards
Andreas

Posted by SkyPlooM on 01-04-2009 07:43

I think Platynochaetus setosus too.

I putted here some days ago some pics from this specie. I'm writting an article about it in my blog
http://mdm84.word...s-setosus/
It's in spanish, but if you don't understand, you can check the pics.

Greetings.

Edited by SkyPlooM on 01-04-2009 07:45

Posted by Andreas Haselboeck on 02-04-2009 09:40

Hello SkyPlooM,
thanks for your answer!

Regards
Andreas