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| Stephen |
Posted on 18-07-2005 13:15
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 Member Location: West Virginia USA Posts: 1322 Joined: 12.04.05 |
I would really appreciate it if anyone can tell me what family this fly is in. Of course, any other information would be appreciated too!
--Stephen Stephen Cresswell www.americaninsects.net |
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| Gerard Pennards |
Posted on 18-07-2005 17:34
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 Member Location: Amersfoort Posts: 1914 Joined: 07.06.04 |
Hello Stephen, This is a male syrphid of the species Syritta pipiens. Characteristic are the thick hind femur, the shape of the head and abdomen and it's coloration. Greetings Greetings, Gerard Pennards |
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| Stephen |
Posted on 20-07-2005 00:02
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Member Location: West Virginia USA Posts: 1322 Joined: 12.04.05 |
Gerard, Thanks very much for your help! I was delighted that you could get it all the way to species.
--Stephen Stephen Cresswell www.americaninsects.net |
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