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Sphaeroceridae - Rachispoda spec.
hedy2411
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Is the name of this Ephydridae fly possible...?
Found 12-4-2012 in Zeist, Holland
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looks more like Sphaeroceridae to me; possibly Rachispoda
Edited by Tony Irwin on 13-04-2012 21:01
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Thank you for your reaction Tony!!

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the bristle pointing out in the humeral callus is just something great. Wink
 
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The anterior dc setae being curved medially is a sure sign for Rachispoda. Smile
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