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 Spectacular Stratiomyidae from Botswana
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| jonrichfield |
Posted on 23-02-2016 16:50
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 Member Location: Somerset West South Africa Posts: 87 Joined: 04.09.14 |
A friend in Letsibogo, Botswana, caught these two shots of a moderate-sized member of the Stratiomyidae (I think!) but we both wonder whether anyone could narrow that down a bit. Two photos. She estimated the size as 10-12 mm. IDs, discussions or guesses would be welcome. Thanks for attention. jonrichfield attached the following image:  [151.17Kb] Scientists often display a human failing: whenever they get hold of some new bit of truth, they decide it is the whole truth. GG Simpson |
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| jonrichfield |
Posted on 23-02-2016 16:51
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Member Location: Somerset West South Africa Posts: 87 Joined: 04.09.14 |
Here is more detail of the head.
jonrichfield attached the following image:  [184.84Kb] Scientists often display a human failing: whenever they get hold of some new bit of truth, they decide it is the whole truth. GG Simpson |
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| Maddin |
Posted on 28-12-2016 07:01
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 Member Location: Sacramento CA USA Posts: 194 Joined: 30.06.05 |
Odontomyia sp. One of the few metallic species. They need a revision before you can get a species ID... very pretty fly
Martin Hauser |
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| jonrichfield |
Posted on 02-02-2017 07:47
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Member Location: Somerset West South Africa Posts: 87 Joined: 04.09.14 |
Martin, many thanks. That was most helpful. Forgive my delayed reply; I haven't been "flying" much lately. But I shall pass this on. Cheers, Jon Scientists often display a human failing: whenever they get hold of some new bit of truth, they decide it is the whole truth. GG Simpson |
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