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Sphaeroceridae Copromyza sp.?
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Posted on 21-12-2009 02:15
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Hello again,

This was a little bigger than most Sphaeroceridae I have, maybe 5-6mm. I only got one pic, could it be Copromyza nigrina? The very black colour is the reason for my thinking Wink, and it looks like a Copromyza sp. to me.

Taken on 5th November 2009 near Lincoln UK.

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I'd say Crumomyia.
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Paul Beuk wrote:
I'd say Crumomyia.


Thanks Paul, see how little I know!Wink
 
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Is it possibly Crumomyia fimetaria? That's the other one I juggled with.Wink
 
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