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Abrachyglossum capitatum? - 22.06.2024
brigitteu
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Posted on 17-07-2024 21:50
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Hi

Again Conopidae. Could this be Abrachyglossum capitatum?

Schweiz, Kanton Schwyz, Altendorf (near Lake Zurich), 430 m, 22.06.2024, terrace.

Thank you! Kind Regards, Brigitte
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Hi Brigitte, yes - looks like Abrachyglossum capitatum (male) - too bad, we cannot see the antenna clearly against the dark background.
Greetings, Eric
 
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Hi Eric

thank you so much. I have pictures with the antennae against the light background.

Kind regards, Brigitte
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