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Sarcophagidae? ID
tim worfolk
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Posted on 21-06-2009 08:42
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Looks like a Sarcophagid to me; a small and rather dark one, can anyone help?

20/6/2009; Devon, England

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I agree - the reddish eyes, elongate concave 'post-angular vein' and general appearance suggest Sarcophagidae. I doubt anyone would venture a name though - they're not all that difficult but most need male genitalia to do them properly. Smile
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Thanks Chris, I suspected as much.

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