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Phora atra?
Carnifex
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Posted on 04-06-2020 22:27
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Never seen such a deep absolute black in an insect before. How to separate Phora atra from other species?

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Edited by Carnifex on 08-09-2025 12:24
Cheers, Lorin

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Paul Beuk
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Posted on 05-06-2020 10:31
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COuld be atra but there are similar species (for example holosericea) that cannot be ruled out on thye basis of just this photo. It all comes down to male genitalia.
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