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small fly with beak -> Usia sp. (Bombylidae)
Michael Becker
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Hello,

this photo is from last april from Sicilia. The fly was about 4mm long. The photo is not the best, but can perhaps the family or the genus be identified?

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Michael
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Looks like Mythicomyiidae!!
Sincerely yours
Sara
 
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Thank you for your answer, Sara.

Michael
 
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If the ID be correct, Jorge can help you about species!! Wink
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Bombyliidae - Usia sp.
 
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Thank you Jorge.

Michael
 
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