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 What family are these tiny flies?
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| conopid |
Posted on 30-09-2005 20:43
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Hi All, Any suggestions for the family these two belong to? They were part of a swarm under a tree, near a marshy area. 
Nigel Jones, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom |
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| Paul Beuk |
Posted on 30-09-2005 23:22
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Well, these are the (in)famous black flies, Simuliidae.
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| conopid |
Posted on 01-10-2005 09:36
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Thanks Paul. These were obviously the "friendly" type, as they diid not bpther biting, unless it was a amle swarm of course! Nigel Jones Nigel Jones, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom |
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| conopid |
Posted on 01-10-2005 09:38
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I have terrible typing skills - I'll translate that!! Thanks Paul. These were obviously the "friendly" type, as they did not bother biting, unless it was a male swarm of course! Nigel Nigel Jones, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom |
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| Paul Beuk |
Posted on 01-10-2005 10:35
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You can always hit the "Edit" button and correct yourself. I do it all the time.
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