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Eristalinus taeniops. Confirmed
Maherjos
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Posted on 27-08-2011 18:02
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For ID, Coastal area in southern Spain

Photograph taken on August 27 2011, in terrace housing in urban areas in Motril, Granada, Spain.
Immediate area of the Mediterranean coast.
Approximate size, no antennae or tails 13-15 mm

www.hispabase.com/galeria/albums/userpics/10895/_J1N2820_R_Web_800.jpg

www.hispabase.com/galeria/albums/userpics/10895/_J1N2821_R_Web_800.jpg

Appreciate your cooperation for identification.
Greetings
Edited by Maherjos on 28-08-2011 21:05
 
John Carr
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Posted on 28-08-2011 01:55
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Probably Eristalinus taeniops, based on comparing gallery photos.
 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31715949@N00
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John Carr wrote:
Probably Eristalinus taeniops, based on comparing gallery photos.


I appreciate your information John Carr. Change the title to that content, to try to get confirmation.
I'll add another picture of the insect, trying to help easy identification.

Best regards!
 
Lukasz Mielczarek
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Without doubt E. taeniops!

Lukasz
 
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Lukasz Mielczarek wrote:
Without doubt E. taeniops!

Lukasz


Very grateful, Lukasz Mielczarek.
Best regards!
 
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