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[Helina sp] Muscidae ?
Arthropa
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Posted on 12-03-2007 22:54
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Hi,

I'd like to have your opinion with this fly : I'm even not sure of the family...

marthaadsl.free.fr/ATH/photos/tn_ATH06-02-27-015.jpg
marthaadsl.free.fr/ATH/photos/tn_ATH06-02-27-007.jpg
marthaadsl.free.fr/ATH/photos/tn_ATH06-02-27-002.jpg
marthaadsl.free.fr/ATH/photos/tn_ATH06-02-27-005.jpg

length was 5 mm from head to end of abdomen, pictures were made on 27th february 2006 in "La Londe les Maures", France, near the Mediterranean sea. The fly was on euphorb.

some other shots/closer views/details on request

Thanks for you help !
Edited by Arthropa on 21-04-2007 22:44
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Posted on 18-03-2007 16:05
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Up...

No idea, anyone ? Frown
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i would say female Anthomyiidae - but I can be wrong... l
 
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Muscidae - Helina. Could well be H. reversio.
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Kahis wrote:
Muscidae - Helina. Could well be H. reversio.


Sad Another mistake. Dipters are not easy. Wink But it would be boring if they weren't hard to ID. Grin
 
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Posted on 18-03-2007 21:42
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Great, Thanks ! Smile
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