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Dolichopodidae from NW Spain -> Hercostomus sp.? -> Poecilobothrus basilicus?
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 Cariño (La Coruña), 12/8/16.

In a fountain sorrounded by a rainy forest (Eucalyptus globulus, Castanea sativa, etc.).
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 I guess Hercostomus sp.
 
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 Thanks Stefan.
 
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 Poecilobothrus basilicus?
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 Thanks Igor. Do you think the genus is Poecilobothrus then?
 
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 Violet spot on mesonotum, strong posterior bristle on mid femur apically and convex M vein are characteristic of Poecilobothrus. Outside Europe, the two genera are poorly distiguishable.
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 Thanks again Igor. You are very kind. I take note.
 
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 Dear Jfdocampo,

The only way to stop guessing and arrive at a valid and certain ID, I am afraid, is to collect some of the specimens and send them over to a specialist.

Cheers,
Marc
 
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