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Two more flies from Rome
lynkos
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Posted on 08-11-2005 07:52
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These two flies are very common, but I'm ashamed to say I don't know their names and I even have doubts about the family, although I sort of think the one on the log is a Calliphoridae.

www.naturamediterraneo.com/Public/data2/lynkos/aCF7B05-C06-F.jpg_2005117192757_aCF7B05-C06-F.jpg

www.naturamediterraneo.com/Public/data2/lynkos/aCF7B05-C01-F.jpg_2005117192728_aCF7B05-C01-F.jpg

Thanks in advance, Sarah
 
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Andrius
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Posted on 08-11-2005 08:43
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I would say the first one is Sarcophagidae and the second one - Muscidae.
Waiting for more opinions Wink
 
lynkos
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Posted on 08-11-2005 08:54
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Thanks Andrius for your prompt response, looks convincing so far Wink, Sarah
 
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