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 Empis tessellata
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| Lathers |
Posted on 19-06-2012 15:50
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Member Location: Nuneaton, U.K. Posts: 4 Joined: 08.06.12 |
Hi all, Can anyone tell me the probable cause of the grey fungus? spiraling from this dead Empis tessellata? Did it develop post mortem or is it the cause of death which I believe to be more likely as the fly appeared quite 'fresh' in appearance. Picture taken 12 June 2012 at Brandon Marsh, Warwickshire, U.K. (Thanks Tony for your ID to my last post). Lathers attached the following image:  [186.05Kb] Edited by Lathers on 19-06-2012 16:27 |
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| Paul Beuk |
Posted on 19-06-2012 19:56
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Typical case of Entomophthora muscae
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| Lathers |
Posted on 19-06-2012 23:16
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Member Location: Nuneaton, U.K. Posts: 4 Joined: 08.06.12 |
Thanks Paul, The link makes interesting reading. Regards, Paul L. |
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