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 Leucophora sp. (Anthomyiidae)
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| Rui Andrade |
Posted on 10-03-2008 18:50
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 Member Location: Portugal Posts: 3123 Joined: 19.06.07 |
This, I think, is an anthomyiid. I know that they are difficult to id but this one seems very distinctive, so I have some hope. location: Barcelos, Portugal date: 08/03/2008  
Edited by Rui Andrade on 27-03-2008 00:54 |
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| Michael Ackland |
Posted on 10-03-2008 23:18
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Member Location: Dorset UK Posts: 680 Joined: 23.02.08 |
Leucophora sp. Note the eyes much closer together than usual in female anthomyiids, the wide parafacials with a wide dark sheen stripe, and the numerous frontal setae. It might be L. obtusa or personata but can't be certain without looking at bristles which are not visible in the photos. Leucophora species are cleptoparasites in nests of bees, Andrena species |
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| Rui Andrade |
Posted on 11-03-2008 22:42
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Member Location: Portugal Posts: 3123 Joined: 19.06.07 |
Thank you Michael for the id and the wonderful information What bristles in particular are you referring to? Edited by Rui Andrade on 11-03-2008 22:43 |
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