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Posted on 21-06-2026 14:14
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 I presume this Empis livida is trying to get rid of a puparium? Can anyone confirm this or has it got stuck in some detritus?

Photo is from SW England on 16/06/2026.

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 Yes, I agree it's trying to get rid of the pupal exuvia. (Species in this family do not retain a puparium).
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 Thank you for the confirmation.

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