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Here is another Conopid - Physocephala
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Here is another Conopid - Physocephala
Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, USA
March 2, 2006

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Contributed by Sean McCann on 2 March, 2006 - 12:07pm
Last updated 3 March, 2006 - 6:14am

Physocephala sp.
Hello Sean,
Yes, a conopid allright, and a species in the genus Physocephala. Characteristic in this picture are: no ocelli, and the basal thickening of the hind femur. The other picture also shows the wing venation, which is also important. In the nearctic there are about 7 species in this genus.
Greetings,
Gerard Pennards
… Gerard Pennards, 3 March, 2006 - 4:20am

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