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Sundew
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Posted on 22-11-2007 01:57
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Hi,
Does anyone know these tiny flies that visit milfoil (Achillea millefolium) flower heads on 31. July? The mating couple obviously belong to the same species as the single one.
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Scaptomyza (Drosophilidae)

Probably S. pallida.
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Such modesty of Kahis: Leave out the probably.
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Great - the smaller the flies, the better you know them! Many thanks indeed, Sundew
 
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