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Posted on 17-08-2016 16:49
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 Although the abdomen is very much hidden in this view, I hope someone may be able to determine family or genus.
I have no clue.
Location: near Brasov, Romania
Alt.: approx. 600m
Date: 05-07-2016
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 Conopidae. Melanosoma bicolor, I think.
Edited by Tony Irwin on 17-08-2016 17:03
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Posted on 18-08-2016 11:20
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 Hi Tony, thanks a lot for your reply. I feel a little stupid for not seeing that it is a Conopidae.
According to FE there is also M. mundum present in Romania, however I haven't yet been able to find an image of this species, let alone a key that distinguises between the two. So to stay on the safe side I 'll stick to M. cf. bicolor.
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 This might help
http://www.zoboda...7-0087.pdf
especially if you have more photos from other angles.
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