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 This fly was found feeding on fruit of Arenga engleri (Hong Kong, 1.vii.2020)
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 Side view & wing
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 Wondering wether it might be a Bengalia...
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 Thank you Paul.
 
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 Proboscis sure looks like Bengalia.

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 This is the field picture taken before I caught the fly. The fly was feeding on a ripen fruit of a local palm (Arenga engleri).
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 I disagree with Bengalia.
Just jizz: it looks too peaceful, too feminine for Bengalia.
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 The fly has the color of Catherine the Great.
 
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 Catherine the Great was very feminine but not at all peaceful.
But I asked Krzysztof Szpila (at least one of the best expert in Calliphoridae:
Dear Nikita, For me it is Caiusa sp. (Calliphoridae: Phumosiinae). No chance for Bengalia.
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 Thanks Nikita. Please help me to convey my appreciation to Krzysztof as well.
 
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