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Reiner
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Posted on 07-02-2010 12:51
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Hello together,

i search the name of these fly.
I take the photo on 31.10.2009.
Place: Ennepetal / NRW / Germany.
It is about 5 mm long.

mg. Reiner

How can i put a second picture with another perspective in these thraed ?
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rvanderweele
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Posted on 07-02-2010 12:57
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A sweet Medetera, a Dolichopodidae, but which species???

ruud van der weele
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Reiner
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Posted on 07-02-2010 13:04
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Hello Ruud,

thank you for your help.
Now, i can look in the gallery.

mg. Reiner
 
rvanderweele
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Posted on 07-02-2010 13:15
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But I guess you won`t be able to find out which species. You have to be very lucky if you have enough characteristics on the photo visible. It is a difficult, but very interesting genus.
ruud van der weele
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Nikita Vikhrev
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2. Germany, late Oct, large female with yellow knees =
Medetera truncorum or jacula, I think

Nikita Vikhrev - Zool Museum of Moscow University
 
Reiner
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Hello Nikita,

thank you for your help.
I think, it is Medetera truncorum.
I have some pictures with other perspective.

mg. Reiner
 
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