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Bombylius discolor? --> confirmed
Michael Stemmer
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Posted on 04-02-2021 08:09
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Hello everyone,

is my determination correct?

Location: Germany, Rhineland-Palatinum, 53572 Unkel, river Rhine valley, Stux hill, dry and warm habitat (grapeyards), 07th April 2020.

Thanks in advance,

Michael
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Hi Michael, you are right - I'm sure it is B. discolor (pattern of the wing + hind part of abdomen dark).

Greetings, Eric
 
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Thank You, Eric!

Greetings from the Stux hill,

Michael
 
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