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Rui Andrade
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 I think these ephydrids belong to the genus Hecamede, is that correct?

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date: 1st photo: 05/10/2008
2nd photo: 09/11/2008

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 Is it possible to confirm these two belong to the genus Hecamede?
 
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 Hi Rui - from what I can see, they certainly look like it.
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 Hi Tony. Thank you for your help. They are very common on Hydrocotyle bonariensis flowers.
 
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