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Hermetia illucens? => confirmed
Siegfried Rudolf
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Posted on 31-07-2023 15:44
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Hello everyone

I found this big fly next to a stream in south-west Germany today. I estimate the size at 18 to 20 mm. Unfortunately I could only take one picture. Is that Hermetia illucens?

Thank you for your help,
Siggi
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eklans
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Posted on 31-07-2023 16:02
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Hi Siggi, this picture is enough to be sure! TumbsUp
Greetings, Eric Kloeckner
 
Siegfried Rudolf
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Hi Eric,

thank you very much for your confirmation. Smile

Greetings Siggi
 
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