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Ceratopogonidae ID
Marius
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Posted on 12-08-2008 19:54
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Hello,

Insect in Baltic amber, Maybe someone could tell the specie of this insect

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Edited by Marius on 13-08-2008 12:20
 
phil withers
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Vaguely Ceratopogonid-like
 
Marius
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Yes, likely Ceratopogonid but very unusual specie, very fat and hairy, unusual antenas. Any more ideas? Maybe you could tell more concrete?
 
Paul Beuk
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Ceratopogonidae for certain. Put it in the title to attract some specialists' attention.
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Thank you very much Paul
 
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