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Lonchaeidae from 07.09.22: Silba fumosa? --> confirmed
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Hello,

several of these 5 mm flies were very interested in withered Heracleum umbels (I have observed that in former years, too). At a hedge near a small rivulet (northwest Germany).
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Hi Juergen
Given the time of year and the flower feeding habit its most likely to be Silba fumosa

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Iain MacGowan wrote:Given the time of year and the flower feeding habit its most likely to be Silba fumosa


Thanks a lot, Iain!
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