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Posted on 16-07-2008 21:19
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Hello,
in May I watched a very small fly in my garden. It was not much bigger than an aphid. Do you know it?
Many thanks, Sundew
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Hello, Claudia!

Agromyzidae, I think.
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Jürgen

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J?rgen thinks right! Smile
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It is female Liriomyza (Agromyzidae), solid determination is only according to the male terminalia.

Milos
 
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Many thanks, Milos - it is great to have an Agromyzidae expert in the forum!
Best wishes, Sundew
 
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