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Posted on 27-12-2011 12:09
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Hi,
This fly was taken the 23 of May 2010.
Any idea to go further? Smile

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Posted on 27-12-2011 12:58
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I guess Bibio genus!
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Posted on 29-12-2011 11:42
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Thanks Sara!
I thought we could maybe go further but I am not sure for this gender how many criteria are required Frown
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My guess would be either Bibio johannis or Bibio lanigerus. The white hairs on its body suggest lanigerus, but I am not an expert.
 
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Okidoke. It's fine like this Smile
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