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Ceratopogonidae > Palpomyiini or Sphaeromiini ?
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Posted on 26-07-2014 00:55
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 Photograph taken on July 20, 2014, in the wetlands of the Suárez Pond, Motril, Granada, Spain.
Immediate area of the Mediterranean coast.
Apparent size with wings, about 5 mm

Thanks in advance for any help!
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 Very nice female Ceratopogonidae
 
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 Palpomyiini or Sphaeromiini.
 
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ValerioW wrote:
Very nice female Ceratopogonidae


John Carr wrote:
Palpomyiini or Sphaeromiini.


ValerioW, John Carr, very grateful for your help and collaboration.
With your guidance I edit the title, hoping that some other specialist also wants to give us their opinion.

Best wishes, José Marín.
Edited by Maherjos on 26-07-2014 17:26
 
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