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(solved) Medetera - Diptera East Europe
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Hi All,

I am not sure where to start with the ID for this one as it is quite crushed, I was wondering if anyone has an idea from the wing veins, habitus and the long bare arista?

many thanks!
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Medetera – veins R2+3 and M parallel with each other but not with R4+5; apical arista.
 
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thanks a lot John!
 
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