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Fly with netted pattern on the abdomen
Volker
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Posted on 20-08-2020 17:12
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 Hello,

i found this conspicuous fly on peppermint in my garden today. What species is it?

Germany, Saarland, Bexbach, 20.08.2020, Garden on peppermint, Absolute Altitude 250 m

Greetings Volker
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Posted on 20-08-2020 17:45
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 Try Rhiniidae: https://diptera.i...bum_id=148
 
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Posted on 20-08-2020 17:56
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 Hi tristram,

thanks for the hint. Stomorhina lunata male ?

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eklans
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 Hi Volker, it's the female Stomorhina lunata.

Eric
 
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 Hi Eric,

many thanks TumbsUp

Greetz Volker
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