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Empidae, Empis pennipes, Northern Norway
Geir79
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Posted on 20-03-2011 18:34
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Approx. 5-6 mm, photographed 12.08.10 in a forest area in Bodø, northern Norway. Not sure of family, have only compared to photos in the gallery.
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Hi, Empis sp, from subgenus Empis , female. In which part of Northern Norway did You make the photos?

Walter Pfliegler - Amateur Nature Photographer from Hungary (and molecular biologist)
 
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Purple flower, long proboscis, all leg pennate: must be Empis pennipes.
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Thanks for ID Smile

Have taken all photos of Diptera posted here in the same area in Bodø (Nordland). Info on where it is on Wikipedia (on the right hand side): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bod%C3%B8
 
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