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lauxaniidae (NL) >Minettia desmometopa
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Posted on 17-08-2017 11:14
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Found yesterday in the outer dunes, south west Netherlands, lauxaniidae....?

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lauxaniidae....? Or other family

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Yes, Minettia lupulina or a close relative.
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OK Thanks. Kept the specimen.

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Minettia desmometopa. In lupulina the black extends clearly on the disc of the scutellum.
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OK! Thanks.

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