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Posted on 08-07-2007 21:18
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 I have always wanted to know the idebntity of this nice, fly; any help?
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 I think this may be Silvius - where and when was it photographed?
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 Juli, probably 1999 S-E Poland, Karpaty Moutains (Beskid Niski) some 1500 m above see level
 
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 Probably Silvius alpinus (female). A genus that is not represented in the gallery yet ... Wink
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