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Limnophora quaterna Loew (female)
Maherjos
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Posted on 08-10-2011 18:06
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Photograph taken on October, 08, 2011, in urban areas in Motril, Granada, Spain.
Immediate area of the Mediterranean coast.
Approximate size, no antennae 7 mm
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Appreciate your cooperation for identification.
Greetings
Edited by Maherjos on 08-10-2011 19:12
 
Nikita Vikhrev
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Posted on 08-10-2011 19:01
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It is female Limnophora quaterna Loew (Africa & South Mediterranea).
I'd ask you to submit in Gellery (the best image is first one).
Nikita Vikhrev - Zool Museum of Moscow University
 
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Nikita Vikhrev wrote:
It is female Limnophora quaterna Loew (Africa & South Mediterranea).
I'd ask you to submit in Gellery (the best image is first one).


Very grateful for their identification.
As soon as possible go up to the gallery.

Best regards
 
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