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Sarcophagidae ID
Alvesgaspar
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Posted on 24-11-2009 19:53
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 Beautiful fly, found in Lisbon, June this year. I know it is difficult, but would it be possible to reach at least the genus?

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Joaquim Gaspar
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 From the choice in the Gallery Frown. Sarcophaga (Bercaea) africa looks favourite.....only a guess though.

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 I agree, most likely the cosmopolitan S. africa (=haemorrhoidalis, cruentata etc...).

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 Thank you, Roger and Jaako!
 
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