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Tachinidae -> Microphthalma europaea
paqui
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Posted on 14-09-2010 17:39
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By Miguel Yuste (reduced from http://www.biodiv...85998.html) There's a lateral view, in case you need it

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thanks again :)
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I think it would be useful to link in the other (lateral) photo if possible Smile
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Right. Might prove to be Microphthalma, which should be very easy in lateral view.

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I have sneaked a preview of the lateral view and it did remind me of Microphthalma but I have never keyed one so I am a bit unsure of the key features Smile
Edited by ChrisR on 14-09-2010 18:53
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Sorry, i´m late
Lateral view http://www.biodiv...earch.html
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Easy indeed


(-> Microphthalma, only one species in Europe: europaea)


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Thank you very much :)
 
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