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Tachinid fly?
rob1619
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Posted on 03-06-2008 19:50
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 What is the species please!!
i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/Rob1619/bilde5.jpg
 
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 Mintho sp. or related genus Grin This doesn't look like rufiventris though and it is out of the range of my keys. Would be nice to see a specimen of one Smile
 
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 You mean i can send you specimens aswell...dead or alivePfft
 
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 Chris is right, this is Mintho praeceps, to be expected on Cyprus.


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 Might be a nice photo for the gallery Smile Can you submit that rob?

... and sure, people can send me dead flies any time ... can't promise an ID but I am a lot better with keys and a specimen in front of me Wink
Edited by ChrisR on 04-06-2008 17:53
 
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 Thanks for the replies guysSmile

I will submit the pic to the gallery CrisWink

DoneWink..not sure if i have done it correct Family/Species though.
Edited by rob1619 on 04-06-2008 18:19
 
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