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Searching for the species of an Empis
Oryctes
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Posted on 15-05-2022 17:45
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Hello,

I saw this Empis recently (the 12 of May) in Villeneuve-d'Ascq (North of France). While looking a lot of photos I did not find the species of the insect. Would it be possible to have an help about it from my photos ?
Thanks in advance for your help,

Dominique

www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos302/big/DSC_0236%20A.jpg
Oryctes : France : Villeneuve-d'Ascq : 59650 : 12/05/2022
Altitude : 20 m - Taille : 10 mm environ
Réf. : 302152


www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos302/big/DSC_0254%20AB.jpg
Oryctes : France : Villeneuve-d'Ascq : 59650 : 12/05/2022
Altitude : NR - Taille : 10 mm environ
Réf. : 302184
www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos302/big/DSC_0222%20A.jpg

Oryctes : France : Villeneuve-d'Ascq : 59650 : 12/05/2022
Altitude : NR - Taille : 10 mm environ
Réf. : 302185
 
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Posted on 20-05-2022 10:23
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Good morning,
I wonder why I have not any answer about this insect. Is this one not interesting ? Is this one not well known ? Are my photos not precise enough to allow an identification ? Thank you very mauch for an help.
 
igor
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Posted on 21-05-2022 09:18
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Empis (Polyblepharis) opaca Meigen.

Best wishes,

Igor

 
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Posted on 21-05-2022 14:13
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Merci beaucoup ! Thank you a lot, Igor, for this identification !
With best wishes,
Dominique
 
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