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Bulky little fly with tiny head
Juergen Peters
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Posted on 03-09-2006 19:53
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Hello!

To which family does this 3-4 mm fly (pics taken yesterday in Ostwestfalen/Germany at a hedge) belong? I have no idea... Thanks in advance!


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Phoridae. They have an utterly characteristic wing venation which is unfortunately not well visible in your photo.
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Hello, Kahis!

Many thanks for your reply!
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For more info go to the Glossary (top left) >S>Scuttle flies then follow the link to the Wikipedia page.
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Hello, Robert!

Robert Nash wrote:
For more info go to the Glossary (top left) >S>Scuttle flies then follow the link to the Wikipedia page.


Thanks! It's a very interesting family!
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