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 Bibionidae or not?
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| gardensafarinl |
Posted on 14-05-2006 06:38
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 Member Location: Arnhem, the Netherlands Posts: 79 Joined: 09.01.06 |
I have problems with this fly. It looks like a Bibionidae, but the swelling of the front legs is in a strange position. In Bibio it usually is much higher. Anyone any ideas as to the identity of this fly? I live in Holland on poor sandy soil near mixed woodlands. The picture was taken on May 4th. Thank you very much. |
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| Nikita Vikhrev |
Posted on 14-05-2006 07:12
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 Member Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 9347 Joined: 24.05.05 |
It is Empididae. Hilara sp., I think. Nikita Nikita Vikhrev - Zool Museum of Moscow University |
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| Jan Willem |
Posted on 14-05-2006 09:28
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 Member Location: Waalwijk, The Netherlands Posts: 2137 Joined: 24.07.04 |
Yes Nikita, you think right! Jan Willem |
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| gardensafarinl |
Posted on 14-05-2006 15:56
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Member Location: Arnhem, the Netherlands Posts: 79 Joined: 09.01.06 |
Ah, thank you both very much indeed. I have been looking in the wrong family! Must admit I never even considered the Empididae. Now I can give it a good place at my site. Cheers, Hans |
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