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Dolichopodidae - Sciapus platypterus
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Posted on 05-01-2012 23:29
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Can this Dolichopodidae fly be named...?
Found 18-6-2009 in Zeist, Holland
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Sciapus (forked M, long hairs under fore femur)
 
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Thanks for your reaction and explanation John!!

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Hedy
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Marc Pollet
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Hedy,
If the specimen had a narrow face, than you are most probably dealing with Sciapus platypterus.
Cheers,
Marc
 
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Hello Marc,

I still have this picture, so, it must be a female Sciapus platypterus..!

Thank you for your reaction!

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Hedy
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