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Sepsis ID
Markus L
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Posted on 07-07-2012 16:24
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Hi,

Id needed for this very small (maybe 2 mm), nicely colored fly, that kept "twitching" its wings.
Found in SW Sweden.

Many thanks
Markus

i.pbase.com/g4/46/683346/2/144586700.ZOxZrv37.jpg

Also link: http://www.pbase.com/image/144586700
Edited by Markus L on 07-07-2012 19:37
 
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Posted on 07-07-2012 17:13
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A Sepsid- Ensign/Scavenger fly. They are known for their delightful courtship displays
Rob D
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Eire.
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Markus L
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Great, that fits perfectly Smile

Can you tell the species as well?
Looks a lot like photos of Sepsis fulgens, which seems to be a common species here.
 
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Posted on 07-07-2012 17:28
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Nah, I'm not a Sepsid expert, repost as "Sepsid ID" and Paul might know....
Rob D
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