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 Scathophagidae - Cordilura sp.
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| tim worfolk |
Posted on 06-06-2009 10:39
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 Member Location: Devon, England Posts: 737 Joined: 05.05.09 |
Looks Scathophagidae to my inexperienced eye. about 1 month ago, early May, Devon England. Tim tim worfolk attached the following image:  [144.88Kb] Edited by tim worfolk on 12-06-2009 06:11 |
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| tim worfolk |
Posted on 11-06-2009 16:45
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Member Location: Devon, England Posts: 737 Joined: 05.05.09 |
But on reflection it probably isn't. If someone could point me to the right family I'll rename the thread and perhaps attract the experts. Thanks Tim |
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| phil withers |
Posted on 11-06-2009 17:07
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Member Location: Lyon, France Posts: 521 Joined: 04.03.08 |
No, you're right (the basal pale hairs behind the head are diagnostic of most scathophagids): this is a female Cordylura. |
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| tim worfolk |
Posted on 11-06-2009 17:57
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Member Location: Devon, England Posts: 737 Joined: 05.05.09 |
Thanks Phil. Tim |
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