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Bombylius minor?
Axel D
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Posted on 07-09-2023 17:56
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Hi

A few days ago I found several of this kind of bee-flies. Van Veen's identification key leads me to Bombylius minor but this key lacks species (at least B. posticus that may ressemble). Is it possible to confirm the ID ?

Found in Parc départemental de la Haute-Île, Neuilly-sur-Marne, Seine-Saint-Denis, Île-de-France, France.
On the 5th of September, 2023
Body length : 8-9 mm : Wing length : ~11 mm.
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Some details (no black hairs along the hind border of the eyes, yellow bristles implanted before the wing):
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male genitalia (I can try to take better pictures):
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