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Megaphorus megachile look-alike
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Posted on 10-08-2017 15:12
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Looks very much like Megaphorus megachile, but I don’t think this species is present in Europe.
Who can help?

Location: near Neo Petritsi, Kerkini Lake region, Eastern Macedonia, Greece.
Alt.: < 100m
Date: 2017-06-29

Thank in advance.
David
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A male Promachus sp. Promachus leoninus to my eyes. Genus is sure but for species, it is only a possibility. I don't know much of this genus. Wait for orher opinions, please.
 
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