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Ectophasia ?
Vinz
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Posted on 26-09-2008 14:58
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Hello

I saw this fly in the French Alps (Guillaumes, 06) near 900m high. Its size was about 9mm. it was in September.

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I think it is an Ectophasia but I am not sure and I don't know which species it could be.

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Looks like a female Ectophasia to me Smile
 
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Right. Female or gynandromorphic male

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I suppose females can not be determined with pictures ?
 
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correct. It is either crassipennis or oblonga, need to see the ovipositor.


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Thank you !
 
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