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 Atylotus rusticus?
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| Gerard Scholte |
Posted on 24-07-2008 12:16
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Is it the right species? Found in the Netherlands, Tielerwaard, Tuil, meadows clay between the rivers. 23 july 2008 on Heracleum sphondilium. Gerard Scholte Gerard Scholte attached the following image:  [107.16Kb] |
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| Gerard Scholte |
Posted on 24-07-2008 12:17
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Member Location: Posts: 4 Joined: 24.07.08 |
Another photograph
Gerard Scholte attached the following image:  [62.71Kb] |
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| Zeegers |
Posted on 24-07-2008 16:20
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Member Location: Soest, NL Posts: 19050 Joined: 21.07.04 |
THAT IS SPECTACULAIR !! This species was considered extinct in The Netherlands. You found it again in its old habitat and locality, Betuwe. Latest record 1982. Theo |
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| Tony T |
Posted on 24-07-2008 18:58
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 Member Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 664 Joined: 08.02.07 |
Zeegers wrote: THAT IS SPECTACULAIR !! This species was considered extinct in The Netherlands. You found it again in its old habitat and locality, Betuwe. Latest record 1982. Theo Even a s a NA tabanid enthusiast I find this exciting  |
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| Gerard Scholte |
Posted on 18-08-2008 19:47
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This day I found this photograph. Is it also Atylotus rusticus (female)? I made this photograph 16-07- 2004 in my garden 25 m from the place this year. Gerard Scholte Gerard Scholte attached the following image:  [61.3Kb] Edited by Gerard Scholte on 18-08-2008 21:38 |
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| jorgemotalmeida |
Posted on 18-08-2008 20:56
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truly amazing fly. Congrats for the spectacular discovery. woman! LOL  Sorry, I couldn't resist. |
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| Zeegers |
Posted on 19-08-2008 20:04
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Member Location: Soest, NL Posts: 19050 Joined: 21.07.04 |
Start a dipterological park, you might become rich (yes, a female rusticus). Theo |
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