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FrankH
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Posted on 02-01-2012 13:52
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 Hello, I took this image at the beginn of June in Germany (Kyffhäuser). Is it possible to identify the genus and/or the species?
Thanks a lot and best wishes, Frank
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tristram
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 Looks like a male Xylota sp, maybe Xylota segnis:
http://www.dipter...to_id=1884
 
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FrankH
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 Thank you very much tristram and best wishes, Frank
 
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Menno Reemer
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 Yes, X. segnis: the large ventral spines on the hind femur are diagnostic.
 
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 Thanks for the confirmation Menno! Kind regards, Frank
 
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