Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Hippoboscidae

Posted by Rui Andrade on 22-07-2007 18:39
#1
Can anyone help me in identifying this hippoboscid?
Thanks

locality: Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
date: 2007/07/22
size: less than 4 mm (wings included)

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Edited by Rui Andrade on 30-11-2007 00:52

Posted by Paul Beuk on 22-07-2007 18:43
#2
I suspect Ornithoica turdi, usually found on smaller passerine birds, but not exclusively.

Posted by Rui Andrade on 22-07-2007 18:49
#3
Thank you very muchSmile