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metallic blue flies on Hogweed
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Yesterday I saw in Brussels those small metallic blue flies with a special interest in the stem below the umbel of hogweed. What could it be and do they feed on mildew?
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Lonchaea sp. (Lonchaeidae)
 
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Massing of specimens reminds me of Silba fumosa
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Hi Bart

yes I agree with Paul they could be Silba fumosa - this species is well known as breeding in decaying hogweed roots and stems so they could well have just emerged - but given most are females and look a bit gravid they could be congregating at a particullarly good oviposition site
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