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 Australian Stratiomyidae
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| Graeme Cocks |
Posted on 09-01-2013 21:29
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 Member Location: Townsville, Australia Posts: 3083 Joined: 09.09.08 |
Can any one suggest a genera for this stratiomyid? Townsville, Queensland. |
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| Graeme Cocks |
Posted on 09-01-2013 21:34
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Member Location: Townsville, Australia Posts: 3083 Joined: 09.09.08 |
pic Graeme Cocks attached the following image:  [175.61Kb] |
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| DipTas |
Posted on 10-01-2013 05:46
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 Member Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 41 Joined: 29.04.11 |
I recognise this pic - Malcolm's  Probably a male Octarthria (Clitellariinae). Martin Hauser has previously referred to this Australian genus with unique bent wings when discussing another bent winged type:http://www.dipter...pid=178955 Cheers Tony |
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| Graeme Cocks |
Posted on 10-01-2013 06:07
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Member Location: Townsville, Australia Posts: 3083 Joined: 09.09.08 |
Yes the pic is Malcolm Tattersall's. He sent it to me this morning. He will be pleased with the ID. Thanks. Cheers, Graeme |
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| Graeme Cocks |
Posted on 10-01-2013 06:16
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Member Location: Townsville, Australia Posts: 3083 Joined: 09.09.08 |
FYI another of the same species. Graeme Cocks attached the following image:  [52.11Kb] |
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