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 Anthomyiidae on Tanacetum vulgare
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| lagura |
Posted on 23-01-2009 11:55
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 Member Location: Helsingborg, Sweden Posts: 1241 Joined: 24.10.08 |
Can any further ID be made? Size: ~5mm Date: 8 August 2008 Location: Small meadow near apartment buildings (Helsingborg, Sweden) Thank you! lagura attached the following image:  [92.79Kb]  |
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| Michael Ackland |
Posted on 23-01-2009 13:31
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Member Location: Dorset UK Posts: 680 Joined: 23.02.08 |
Might be a female Botanophila! Why are most photos of anthomyiids females, perhaps because they feed on flowers more than the males? |
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| lagura |
Posted on 24-01-2009 11:12
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Member Location: Helsingborg, Sweden Posts: 1241 Joined: 24.10.08 |
Thanks. Yes, it might be. Interesting question. Most of my Anthomyiidae photos are of females. Perhaps the males keep a lower profile 
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