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 sand fly
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| tristanba |
Posted on 27-08-2008 17:43
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Hi, I'm sure this is a very common species, but I cannot even place it to family. Seen recently on a sandy beach with extensive dune system in north Wales, UK. All help much appreciated Many thanks, Tristan tristanba attached the following image:  [97.36Kb] |
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| Paul Beuk |
Posted on 27-08-2008 18:29
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Heterocheila buccata?
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| Tony Irwin |
Posted on 27-08-2008 23:58
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I think this is Xanthocanace ranula. (It would be a good one for the gallery.)
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| Paul Beuk |
Posted on 28-08-2008 07:33
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Ouch. Size would have been helpful. 
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| Tony Irwin |
Posted on 28-08-2008 21:40
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Well - it is a very crisp shot of quite a small fly! - Of course it helps to know how fine the sand is on North Wales beaches! 
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| tristanba |
Posted on 30-08-2008 22:13
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Thanks Paul & Tony - fairly coarse sand, I would have said, a medium-sized fly rather than a small one! Could you tell me a little of the ecology of Xanthocanace ranula? Many thanks Tristan |
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| Tony Irwin |
Posted on 31-08-2008 14:44
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I wonder whether I've made another of my celebrated mistakes?  This might be a worn Helcomyza ustulata. (Very much bigger than Xanthocanace!) I'll check it out tomorrow. Edited by Tony Irwin on 31-08-2008 14:44 Tony ---------- Tony Irwin |
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| Tony Irwin |
Posted on 01-09-2008 15:48
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Ooops! It is indeed a Helcomyza ustulata. I guess I should be pleased that I can still admit to mistakes!  Apologies to Paul (whose guess was better than mine! ) and to Tristan for the confusion.
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| tristanba |
Posted on 09-10-2008 20:29
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Member Location: UK Posts: 97 Joined: 29.05.07 |
Many thanks Tony and my apologies for the late reply. Best wishes Tristan Edited by tristanba on 09-10-2008 20:30 |
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