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Andre Jas |
Posted on 27-06-2006 23:13
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Hi once more, This small was sitting (with some relatives) near the waterside. What is it? Thanks, Andr Andre Jas attached the following image: ![]() [11.25Kb] |
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Paul Beuk |
Posted on 28-06-2006 07:15
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How small was 'small'...? ![]() I think Microchrysa polita, soldier fly (Stratiomyidae). Paul - - - - Paul Beuk on https://diptera.info |
Andre Jas |
Posted on 28-06-2006 09:08
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![]() Member Location: Georgsdorf, Germany Posts: 485 Joined: 04.10.04 |
Hi Paul, I'd say 8-10 mm. I've looked over some pics of Microchrysa polita and you might very well be right. Andr |
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Paul Beuk |
Posted on 28-06-2006 10:23
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Hmm, 8-10 might very well be Chloromyia formosa but I thought the legs were altogether too dark for that one. Colour of the abdomen made me think of that species too, though.
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Robert Nash |
Posted on 28-06-2006 11:26
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Member Location: Ulster Museum, Belfast, Ireland Posts: 288 Joined: 11.11.05 |
Too big for Microchrysa. Stratiomyid colours here in Ireland are darker.Why not greener I wonder like the island? 90% sure this is Chloromyia formosa. Plenty of web pictures to browse![]() |
conopid |
Posted on 28-06-2006 13:15
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Yeh, I'd go for C formosa - it looks just right.
Nigel Jones, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom |
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