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Again Anthomyiidae?
Josef Buecker
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Posted on 24-10-2008 12:52
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Hello Forum,
is a closer ID possible? Hagen, NRW, Germany, alder marshland, 175msm, Otober 22nd 2008
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Stephane Lebrun
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Rhight.
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Michael Ackland
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I am not so sure. I can't see the setae clearly (out of focus), and I can't recall an anthomyiid with greyish dusting and legs with this colouring.
 
Josef Buecker
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Hello Michael,
here are additinal pictures of the same fly. Perhaps, there is enough additional information.
Best wishes, Josef
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Stephane Lebrun
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Definitely a female Anthomyiidae. Wink
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Michael Ackland
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I now see it is Hylemya vagans! I had not realized that the scutal markings are so distinct. The female is much paler than the male.
 
Josef Buecker
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Hello Stephane, hello Michael,
thank you very much for ID. Until the next time..
Best reagrds, Josef
 
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