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Wasp-mimic from Suriname | cf. Conopidae, Physocephala sp.?
Auke
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 Syrphidae? Stratiomyidae? A somewhat blurry photo, but please help to ID this specimen.
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Your invert guide in Suriname.
 
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Jan Maca
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 I think Conopidae, perhaps close to Physocephala (of course, having no knowledge about Diptera of Guianas).
 
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 Thank you. Let's hope someone can confirm at least the family ID.
Your invert guide in Suriname.
 
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Paul Beuk
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 Gut feeling says Syrphidae...
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 Could someone please confirm the family?
Your invert guide in Suriname.
 
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Lukasz Mielczarek
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 More like Syrphidae (Microdontinae). Could you send me the image in full resolution to lukasz@insects.pl ?
More details of wing venation will be helpful in identification.
 
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