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Conopidae?
shar
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Posted on 24-08-2008 08:41
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 Dear Forum,

Is this Conopidae? and does anyone know which one? Maybe Leopoldius?

Thanks.

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 Could be Leopoldius


Locality ?

Theo
 
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 Location: Netherlands - Delft
 
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 yes. Leopoldius sp. Sad
as we don't see the proboscis. it is very small.
 
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 Should I magnify a picture for more clearity or...?
 
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 a lateral shot to confirm the genus. Smile
 
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 This is most likely a female Leopoldius signatus.
 
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 I agree.


Very rare in the Netherlands


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 Well, that is great. First I thought it had to be Syrphidae, but than I could'nt find a similar picture Smile
 
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 Could this be Conopidae too?
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 No, this is a wasp - ectemnius species
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 I thought so, to big Grin
Thanks.

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