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Xylota segnis
Manuel Lopez
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Posted on 19-12-2013 18:05
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It seems to me a female of Brachypalpoides lentus but not for sure.

Thanks for any help

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Hello Manuel,

B. lentus has entirely black legs. Then only Xylota remains. The thick and long row of bristles together with the red abdomen lead to: Xylota segnis.

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Ok Ectemnius, thank you very much. Really, I knew Xylota segnis, but this fly seemed strange to me. Now it's very clear with your explanation.

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