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Siphona sp.?
amalia_raluca
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Posted on 17-08-2008 21:12
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am i close or...?
the fly was photo in Timis County, the western part of Romania, on 16.08.2008
photo made by A. Ardelean

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My knowledge only enought to say - it isn't Siphona Grin
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Looks like a Dexiosoma, Dexia or Dinera but I wouldn't stake my life on it ... would be nice to see a lateral head-shot Smile
 
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Indeed, looks Dexiini, possibly Dexia rustica.
If so, should have been pretty large.


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thank you for your answer
i will try to get more photos and post here to be sure about it.
Amalia
 
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