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Possible Serromyia (Roger Thomason); SW Spain
Andre Burgers
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Posted on 26-02-2023 11:52
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I have no clue about its identity. Looks like a mixture of various families. Grin

It was 3.0 mm long and found on Cistus ladanifer. Minas de Riotinto, Huelva; February 24, 2023.


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Ceratopogonidae; Maybe a Serromyia sp.
 
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Okidoki, Roger! TumbsUp

I considered this family, but didn' find any with those thick femora.

I will look into Serromyia!


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PD: just 1 speccies in Spain, Serromyia femorata
In Spain there is no alternative. Smile
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