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Conopidae, Physocephala sp. ?
Guillermo Booth Rea
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 Shot in Sierra Nevada, S Spain. 2000 masl. Quite large fly, aprox. 1.5 cm. 03-08-2008.
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 Really, nobody?
 
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 I got no answer from this one. I send it to the beginning to give it another chance.
 
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 Still no answer? No conopid specialist around?
 
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 Yes, I'd agree Physocephala species
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 Thanks,
Is it not possible to reach species?
 
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 Physocephala laticincta - perhaps conspecific with P. rufipes.

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 Thanks Jens,

Could you briefly explain what conspecific means?
Sorry for my ignorance.
Thanks,

Guillermo
 
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 Physocephala - very difficult, even with the specimen to hand - terrible from photos. However, from black ring on femora, I would guess P laticincta
 
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 "conspecific with" - meaning "the same species as "
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 Thanks to all. It is a real pleasure to count with your help.

Cheers,

Guillermo
 
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