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Susan R Walter
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Posted on 21-12-2008 15:41
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Can anyone help me with a name for this Sphaeroceridae?

From fresh horse manure, 9 May 2008, lowland central France (95masl), la Brenne.

This one is female, 3mm. I have a number of these, both male and female, so more photos can be done if necessary.
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Any thoughts?
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Probably Sphaerocera curvipes.
 
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Many thanks Phil.
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