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 unidentified fly with lumps
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| fleabag |
Posted on 12-04-2007 21:43
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 Member Location: Sussex UK Posts: 183 Joined: 13.07.06 |
Hi, Please could anyone id this unfortunate fly...and im not sure if the lumps are just dirt,or something more interesting? I found it last week in some mixed woodland in Sussex...possibly about 5mm. thanks 
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| Paul Beuk |
Posted on 12-04-2007 22:04
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 Super Administrator Location: Netherlands Posts: 19403 Joined: 11.05.04 |
From some of the previous post I think it might be conlcuded that this is a Fannia. The dirt at the tip of the wings and the fact that the wings have not completely unfolded indicate that this fly had problems emerging from the spot where the larva pupated. It just could not get out quick enough.
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| fleabag |
Posted on 13-04-2007 15:42
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Member Location: Sussex UK Posts: 183 Joined: 13.07.06 |
thanks for the explanation Paul |
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