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Desmometopa? (D. varipalpis)
ahaarto
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Posted on 18-09-2011 04:07
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Hello,

I collected this small (length about 2,5 mm) fly yesterday (17.9.2011) in Finland near Turku.
I think that it might be Desmometopa varipalpis, but I am not specialist.
I hope that somebody can identify it.

Antti
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Hello,

I added photo from the head.

Antti
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Correct
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Congratulations Antti, a new species to our list Smile

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Paul,

Thank you for confirming my identification.

Antti
 
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Yes, I confirm, too. See also http://diptera.in...d_id=41564 for a live specimen.
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Thank´s for confirmation and the hint of the photos.
I get other male at 18.9.2011.

Antti
 
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