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praktisk
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Posted on 30-08-2007 22:03
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Hello,
just started to take a closer look on flies. Now i need help with the ID Wink

1. Some kind of Syrphidae - Found in Munich, Germany in July
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2. Green eyed fly - Found in Munich, Germany in my herb beds on a basil leaf in june
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Thanks,
Lorenz
 
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Posted on 30-08-2007 22:18
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1 - Conopidae - Conops sp.

2 - Dolichopodidae.

ONE FLY species per thread!
 
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ooops - sorry for violating the ONE FLY species per thread rule and thanks for the quick response.

Lorenz Kunze
 
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On the first one:

Are we sure it's not Leopoldius ?
If Conops, the yellow scutellum suggests scutellata-group


Theo
 
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yes, Theo it could be a Leopoldius. I think a lateral shot of the head would help to be sure. The wing venation is not clear in this photo.
 
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