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Bombyliidae from Greece
AliWi
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Posted on 13-08-2017 13:10
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Hello all,
this Little giant was found in northern Greece (East macedonia and Thrace) in a shady platane forest. Wingspann at least 4cm, Body around 3cm.
Thankful for any help!
Cheers,
Alex
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Out of my comfort zone, but this should be Heteralonia megerlei. Unmistakable as far as I know...
 
AliWi
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Posted on 15-08-2017 21:08
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Thank you very much for the quick ID.
Best wishes
Alex
 
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