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Conopidae > Myopinae > Thecophora sp. > group atra
Maherjos
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Posted on 20-05-2012 18:32
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Photograph taken on May 20, 2012, in the wetlands of the Suárez Pond, Motril, Granada, Spain.
Immediate area of the Mediterranean coast.
Apparent size with wings, about 5 mm

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Myopinae?
 
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Thecophora sp.
 
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John Carr wrote:
Myopinae?


jorgemotalmeida wrote:
Thecophora sp.


I appreciate your help.
But as I have no idea, I edit the title with your suggestions, so do we say other experts.

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difficult group. This belongs to the T. atra group.
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Possible to ID only with the genitalia.
 
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Pardon my ignorance, Frown , but to see if I explain ...

It Myopinae .... ?

It Thecophora atra group .... ?
 
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Thecophora is a genus within the subfamily Myopinae. Within the genus there are some groups; one of them is the atra group. They are a real problem to separate.
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rvanderweele wrote:
Thecophora is a genus within the subfamily Myopinae. Within the genus there are some groups; one of them is the atra group. They are a real problem to separate.


Now I fully understand the situation. TumbsUp It really is complicated.

Very grateful for your explanation.

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