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Sphaerocera curvipes det Stephane Lebrun
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Posted on 24-02-2008 13:30
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 Hello
these small Flies, about 3mm(?) long, seem to love my chicken's dung. 24.02.2008 at lake Thun.
Regards Maja
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 Sphaeroceridae. I'm not a specialist, but I'd say Sphaerocera curvipes.
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 A new family for me. Thank you Stephane!
 
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