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Sarcophagidae ?
Pia
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Posted on 02-03-2009 18:29
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 Hi,

Fly about 6 mm, seen near a stream.
My idea: Metopia .
Who can help me ?
Thank you, Pia

Foto: Switzerland, Wattwil SG, 750 msm, 09 June 08
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 Seems to be a male of the Metopia argyrocephala group.
Regards, Sundew
 
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 but it looks strange. The plates are very largely separated. Possibly a very fresh emerged male.


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 Hi Sundew,
hi Theo,

thanks for the help and the determination.
Greetings, Pia
 
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