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interesting Sciomycid needs a name
Sundew
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Posted on 07-05-2008 21:37
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Hello,
Today I saw this nice Sciomycid in our arboretum. Perhaps a species of Sepedon?
Thanks for help, Sundew
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I'd say Elgiva cucularia.
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So would I. Smile
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This overwhelming consent makes my fly very happy Grin!
The species is said to kill water snails, now I understand why it sat in the riparian vegetation close to the pond.
Thanks again, Sundew
 
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