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Sciapus sp. South of Spain
Maherjos
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Posted on 31-05-2019 10:06
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Photograph taken on May 30, 2019, trap of light for moths placed in house of the urban center of Motril, Granada, Spain.
Immediate area of the Mediterranean coast.
Apparent size with wings, about 6-7 mm

Thanks for your help in advance
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John Carr wrote:
Sciapus


Thanks for your help.
I suppose it will be difficult to reach the species. Wink
I have the insect collected and could provide partial details of it that will help ... Cool
 
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It is a male so it should be identifiable to species. See

Palaearctic species of the genus Sciapus Zeller (Diptera: Dolichopodidae). Igor Ya. Grichanov & Oleg P. Negrobov. St.Petersburg: VIZR, 2014, 84 p. («Plant Protection News, Supplements», N13). ISBN 978-5-93717-061-3.

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John Carr wrote:
It is a male so it should be identifiable to species. See

Palaearctic species of the genus Sciapus Zeller (Diptera: Dolichopodidae). Igor Ya. Grichanov & Oleg P. Negrobov. St.Petersburg: VIZR, 2014, 84 p. («Plant Protection News, Supplements», N13). ISBN 978-5-93717-061-3.

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I appreciate your information.
I will try to contact, with some of the specialists mentioned.
Greetings,
Jose Marín
 
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