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Usiini (Bombyliidae) from S Spain for ID --> Usia martini
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Posted on 26-01-2026 21:53
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I'd greatly appreciate any help with this Usiini from the Sierra de Cazorla mountains in southern Spain.
I first thought of Usia, but the design of the mesonotum is more alike that of some Protypusia or Parusia than Usia.
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Posted on 26-01-2026 21:56
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Close-up view of wing venation
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Posted on 27-01-2026 11:29
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It turned out to be the rare Usia martini.
Thanks to David Gibbs for the identification !
 
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