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Wes
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Posted on 30-05-2007 23:15
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 Can you help me with ID. Just started exploring the world of insects. Its amazing. Photo taken 22 May, 2007; Location: Central Scotland; on privet hedge; Length: mental note so not 100% sure, 10mm. I appreciate your help.
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 remember - no spaces in the file name and keep it under 200KB Smile
 
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Chris Raper wrote:
remember - no spaces in the file name and keep it under 200KB Smile


Thanks Chris I had space in file name. I've managed to upload now. Thanks.
 
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 Another view to help with ID.
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 Here is another angle. I hope I am doing this as I am supposed to do. I've read the rules and I hope I've understood them correctly.
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 Rear view. Any assistance with identification appreciated.
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 Hello Wes and Welcome.Wink
It is Hydrotaea sp. male (Muscidae).

Best regards.
Stephane.
 
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 And it could well be Hydrotaea dentipes.

Stephane.
 
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 Thank you for help with ID, Stephane.
 
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