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Calliphoridae, Melinda sp.?, northern Norway
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 Muscidae or another family? Not sure about this... Size about 5 mm, found in a forest area in Bodø, northern Norway. Photos taken 29.04.2011
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 I know I'll regret attempting this one, but how about Melinda sp.?
 
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 Thanks for your suggestion, looks very similar to Melinda in the gallery.
 
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