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 Turkey, Antalia, about 4mm, rather common in grass, on dung and carrion
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 Platystoma sp.
 
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 As far as I understand probably the same species as in:
http://www.dipter...d_id=11952
with probably same ID? Angry
Edited by ChrisR on 10-04-2009 21:36
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 i think so. Sad
 
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 No, I think this is different to:
http://www.dipter...d_id=11952
where I agree with Valery's identification.

This specimen I think is closely related: Platystoma aenescens.
Edited by ChrisR on 10-04-2009 21:36
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 Thank you, Andrew
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