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Periscelis? from SW Sweden 4 Oct 2014
Johane
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Posted on 06-10-2014 21:04
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This fly was feeding on sap from an oak tree. I think it belongs to the family Periscelidae. If so, there are only two species that have been found in Sweden as far as I can see: Periscelis annulata and, P. nigra.

Is it possible to say which one of these species it it, or could it possibly be something else?

Thanks in advance, Johan
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Another dorsal view of thorax
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For me the pictures are too poor to even say whether it is Periscelis or Myodris...
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Yesterday I didn't have time to upload all my photos. These new pictures should make it easier to identify.

Lateral view
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