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Basking Calliphorid?
Skyfliege
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Posted on 09-06-2011 17:16
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 Hello,

another fly from the surroundings of Amöneburg. Is a determination possible? Unfortunately I have no good dorsal view.

Location: Amöneburg (Germany/Hesse); small wood (clearance); May 2011

Thank you very much for attention!
Stefan
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 It is Sarcophagidae.
Erikas
 
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 Hello Erikas,

you're right - difficult family.

Thank you very much for your advice!
Stefan
 
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