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Some coprophagous flies in Suriname | Rivellia sp. (Platystomatidae)
Auke
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 These flies were feeding on some presumed excrement of a small mammal in the forest of Suriname. Please help to ID.
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Your invert guide in Suriname.
 
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 Platystomatidae, see the protruded mouth edge of the specimen right above
 
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 Thank you! TumbsUp
Your invert guide in Suriname.
 
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 Wing pattern is like Rivellia.
 
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 Thanks, now filed as cf. Rivellia.
Your invert guide in Suriname.
 
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 I agree with John
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