Leptocera fontinalis (Fallen, 1826)
a lesser dung fly
Leptocera fontinalis(Fallen, 1826) - a lesser dung fly, Spermotheca - magnified - white background

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Magnification photomicrographphotomicrograph
Specimen prep Macerated in 5% KOH
Mounted in 5% KOH
Lighting/focus Transmitted light
Background white background
Equipment used Canon EOS1000D dSLR and Axioskop microscope with "2.5" projection eye-piece.
Microscope Objective x40 obj
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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High resolution image available Yes
Image Reference P106183
Found as Female imago
Date 20 Mar 2013
OS grid ref SU56
Lat/Lon 51° 20' N, 1° 20' W
Location Berks, VC22, England
Record summary Female, on coarse (chainsaw) sawdust
Return to Record page Leptocera fontinalis on 20 Mar 2013 at SU56 in Berks
Return to Taxon page Leptocera fontinalis
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