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Dasyphora penicillata/pratorum
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Posted on 23-04-2007 21:46
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 Can't say if this is Muscidae or Calliphoridae. It doesn't match any fly in the gallery as far as I can see ... Not the best photos though, and no lateral view. I must learn to get down on my poor knees more Pfft

Date: 2007-APR-15
Location: Near Stockholm, Sweden
Habitat: Close to a heap of soil (compost)

Thnx for any hints about ID!
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 Another view.
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 Muscidae.
It is Dasyphora penicillata/pratorum.
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 Thank you Nikita! Is it possible for anyone to distinguish the difference between these two from photo?
 
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 I don't think, it is possibleSad
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