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This is another of the Bombyliid species seen on my recent tour to Bulgaria. I think this might be Systoechus ctenopteris or similar but would welcome suggestions confirming or correcting this tentative identification if possible. It was found at a roadside stop near Bansko on 27 June 2013.

Many thanks

Alan

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here is a second image. Unfortunately I did not get a side view.

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Hello Alan,

This could be Sysoechus, yes. However. It could easily be a Bombylius. The difference is only visible in a lateral shot of the eyes. Then there are eight European species of Systoechus and I have currently no idea how to seperate them.

Greetings,

Ectemnius

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Very many thanks

Alan