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Chrysopilus cristatus, male? - 15.06.2010 + mouthparts
brigitteu
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 Hi

could this be Chrysopilus cristatus, a male?
Any confirmation/correction is welcome.

Switzerland, 430 msm, 15.06.2010, edge of forest, near small wetland

Thanks a lot, Brigitte
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 Hello brigitteu,

Most likely, yes.

Greetings,

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 Thank you very much Ectemnius!
 
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 Exact ID impossible without seeing the hairs around mouthparts. Very probably cristatus, but I cannot exclude splendidus...
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 Hi Libor

A lateral view of mouthpart - same fly

Thank you, Brigitte
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 Perfect. Chrysopilus splendidus male confirmed!
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 Great!
Thank you Libor
 
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 There are hardly any golden hairs on thoracic dorsum .....

indicates cristatus in my opinion.


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