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 A Cyprus fly fond of Eucalyptus flowers
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| Alan Outen |
Posted on 03-04-2012 18:00
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I have recently returned from co-leading a natural history tour in northern Cyprus. My principal role was as a Botanist but inevitably I could not ignore the insects, with in particular some very interesting looking Diptera. Large numbers of this species were feeding around the flowers of Eucalyptus gomphocephala at Koprulu reservoir on 28 March. The individuals were about 10mm long. Any suggestions as to identity would be greatly appreciated. I do have a specimen. Many thanks Alan Alan Outen attached the following image:  [82.43Kb] |
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| Alan Outen |
Posted on 03-04-2012 18:01
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Here is another view......
Alan Outen attached the following image:  [77.83Kb] |
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| John Carr |
Posted on 03-04-2012 18:22
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Female Bibio. |
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| John Carr |
Posted on 03-04-2012 18:26
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Super Administrator Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 10661 Joined: 22.10.10 |
Resembles Bibio hortulanus -- black legs, red thorax, short R-M crossvein, short inner spur on front tibiae. |
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| Alan Outen |
Posted on 04-04-2012 15:48
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Thank you John. It seems that this species is certainly known to occur on Cyprus. Alan |
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