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Light grey fly - ID ? -> Rhinophoridae? --> Rhinophora lepida, female
kuv
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Posted on 18-02-2025 11:22
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Northern Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Halstenbek near Hamburg, found in a region of tree nursery,length 8 mm, at a wall (covered with brown tiles) of a (dark) road tunnel; nearby a small wet uncultivated area; Outside Photos: kuv, 13th of May 2024.
Please help to get the ID.
Greetings Kuv
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2n picture:
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Rhinophoridae?
 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31715949@N00
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Thank you very much John Smile.
Greetings Kuv
 
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It is a very teneral female Rhinophora lepida. Check the wing venation and hairs on parafacial.

Theo
 
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Great Theo TumbsUp - I am fascinated what you see in that fly (and your declaring). - Thank you very much.
Greetings Kuv
 
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