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Jacqueline Burrell
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Posted on 13-05-2009 15:45
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This image was taken last weekend on the Gulf of Suez. I was attracted by the odd behaviour of these diptera but only realised they were in the clutches of a spider when I saw the photo on computer. I don't know the spider either so will do a double post.
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Isidro
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Posted on 17-05-2009 23:29
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Unfortunately the flies don't let to see the ID characters.
 
Tony Irwin
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Posted on 18-05-2009 07:23
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It is likely to be one of the crab spiders (Thomisidae), but I don't know which species occur in your area.
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