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Psilidae from May-04, 2010 --> Psila merdaria
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Hello!

These rather big (6-7 mm) Psilidae were numerous in our garden and at shadowy forest paths (northwest Germany) last week. Is it Psila fimetaria, or is it impossible to tell the species?
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Psila merdaria
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Paul Beuk wrote:
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Oh, that's nice! Thanks, Paul.
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@Paul: How can you tell it is merdaria and not fimetaria? I would need a better view on the antennae.
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Second image shows yellowish base of the arista...
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