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Phoridae: another Megaselia? (19.10.08) --> confirmed
Juergen Peters
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Posted on 27-11-2008 07:24
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Hello!

This fly from the light on 19th October (northwest Germany) was rather large for a Phorid (4-5 mm). Also Megaselia? Thanks in advance!
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Yes, another Megaselia. Hopeless females can grow large.Wink
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Hello, Mike!

coffinfly wrote:
Yes, another Megaselia. Hopeless females can grow large.Wink


Thanks again! This one was large, but not the largest Megaselia I have found, yet. Smile
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