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Dolichopodidae; possible Medetera
Andre Burgers
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Small nervous one with beautiful metal reflections. Haven't the faintest idea.
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Another, I hope a better one.
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Dolichopodidae
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Paul Beuk wrote:
Dolichopodidae


Dolichopodidae it will be.Wink Very difficult group indeed.

Bedankt, Paul
 
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Might be Medetera but the shine on the eyes and mesonotum is not usual.
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Paul Beuk wrote:
Might be Medetera but the shine on the eyes and mesonotum is not usual.


From some distance it seemed blue- and pink-striped, but looking through the viewfinder it was clear that it was a "metallic" reflection, like a drop of oli in water. Very nice.

Will name it Medetera with some reserves.

Thanks again, Paul.Smile
 
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