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Posted by kurt on 07-07-2014 21:03

This fly was close to 9 mm. It resembles a Nephrocerus in gallery.
What is possible to tell?

Photos from 7 July 2014 Kramfors 62 N, E 17 Ångermanland, Sweden.

Thanks for your help in advance

Regards
Kurt Holmqvist

Posted by kurt on 07-07-2014 21:04

more from behind

Posted by kurt on 07-07-2014 21:06

and last picture

Posted by John Carr on 07-07-2014 23:36

Nephrocerus is the only European Pipunculidae with hind margin of eye deeply indented.

Posted by kurt on 22-07-2014 19:56

Here comes a very late thanks for your explanation John
Kurt Holmqvist

Posted by Christian Kehlmaier on 07-08-2014 14:52

A female Nephrocerus flavicornis.

Posted by kurt on 12-08-2014 19:43

Thanks for your help Christian
Kurt Holmqvist