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Minettia lupulina
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 This Brachycera was found in a wetland mid July just outside Stockholm Sweden.
It has some distinct features with dark & red legs and a distinct "bump" on the forehead. Is it possible to get to genus or even species based on these photos?
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 Wing about 4 mm
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 Head with distinct "bump" on the forehead
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 Head from above, "bump" visible also from this photo
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 Minettia near lupilina
 
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 The ‘bump’ is the ptilinum.
Best wishes, Niels-Jan Dek
 
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 Many thanks John and Niels-Jan.
Minettia lupulina is a widespread species here in Sweden, I will try to figure out if it actually is that species or a similar one
Best Regards Ole
 
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