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Sarcophagidae? from the canaries
Michael Becker
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Posted on 04-06-2009 05:49
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 Hello,

I don't have much hope to get this fly identified, but is the family Sarcophagidae correct?

I found it in April in southern Tenerife. Length was about 9mm.

Thanks,
Michael
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Zeegers
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 Yes, but not an ordinary Sarcophaga.


Might be Amobia, again ?

Theo
 
Michael Becker
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 Thank you for your answer Theo. Why *again* ?

Thanks,
Michael
 
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