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Microchrysa polita M > ID by Sundew
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Posted on 16-06-2009 23:45
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 A little smaller than Strat #1 and different coloured eyes. This is clearly a male. Any ID possible?

Size: ~4mm
Date: 25 May 2009
Location: On a leaf near a small road (Helsingborg, Sweden)

Thanks!
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 This is obviously the male of your female #1, also Microchrysa polita Smile.
 
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Posted on 17-06-2009 19:30
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 Thanks again Claudia!
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