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Which Merodon?
zcuc
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Posted on 12-10-2009 02:02
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Hi,
They seem to be very active those days in Israel. any chance to ID?
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It is some kind of Merodon. Wouldn't know which one... though it looks quite peculiar. Guess you didn't catch it?
 
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Posted on 12-10-2009 18:58
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No I don't usually collect diptera Smile

Here another view on hind femur maybe it could help.
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Andre
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The species does look typical, but I am not familiar with Israeli Merodon... When I am back home I will give it another try, but no guarantees given!
In the meantime, let's hope some Merodon-specialists visits your thread! Smile
 
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