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What fly is this? --> Stomorhina lunata (Rhiniidae).
Bernd Rottenburger
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Posted on 22-09-2023 13:42
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I spotted this approx. 8mm large fly on 22.09.2023 in Germany Baden Württemberg at the edge of the forest. Is it possible to identify this fly?

Thank you and best regards
Bernd
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Female Stomorhina lunata (Rhiniidae).
Greetings, Eric
 
Bernd Rottenburger
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Thank you very much for your quick identification of the fly.

Many greetings
Bernd
 
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