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09-06-2010, 06:17 PM
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| | | Mystery green headed fly
Have no idea what sort of fly this is but I was impressed by it's irridescent green head and hairy legs. Looks a bit like a predator.
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09-06-2010, 07:11 PM
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| | | Re: Mystery green headed fly
Dolichopus sp.
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10-06-2010, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by oxycera  Dolichopus sp. | Hi John,
Thank you again for your help.
I looked up your suggestion in my insect book and it looked nothing like it BUT when I looked on the web you are spot on. Anyone want a useless insect book?!!!
Many thanks,
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10-06-2010, 03:03 PM
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It was almost possible to get to species level, but I just couldn't make out the hairs.
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11-06-2010, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by oxycera It was almost possible to get to species level, but I just couldn't make out the hairs. | John - you did brilliantly having only to work on a rather poor photograph.
You were a great help nonetheless.
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11-06-2010, 01:29 PM
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| | | Re: Mystery green headed fly
It has yellow femora and black lower occipital bristles. It also looks like the front tarsus has a dilated apical joint which would make it (I think, without refering to my key) Dolichopus brevipennis. |
11-06-2010, 06:45 PM
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Ah yes, I'd got that far but had assumed it was a female - despite the fact that you can see the male genitalia easily enough! Senior moment.
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20-06-2010, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by oxycera Ah yes, I'd got that far but had assumed it was a female - despite the fact that you can see the male genitalia easily enough! Senior moment. | Thank you John.
Now I know all about senior moments so please do not worry - there is no cure!!
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20-06-2010, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by brianholland Thank you John.
Now I know all about senior moments so please do not worry - there is no cure!!
Brian. | There is one, but not for a long time hopefully 
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21-06-2010, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by oxycera There is one, but not for a long time hopefully | John you are correct so we 'coffin dodgers' must remain accomplished dodgers.
I wish you well.
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