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Eristalinus megacephalus ?
John East
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Posted on 30-12-2022 09:05
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 Found on Cyprus in June and July, could the identification be confirmed or corrected please.

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John
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eklans
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 Hi John, female Eristalinus megacephalus is correct!
Greetings, Eric Kloeckner
 
John East
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 Thanks Eric
 
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