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Tiny 3 mm fly with its prey. Any ID? => Coenosia, possibly atra
Volker
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Posted on 23-08-2026 13:49
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Hello,

I found this tiny 3 mm fly with its prey on my terrace yesterday. Found in Saarland, Germany. Is it possible to identify it? Unfortunately, I only have these two photos.
Original photos Nr. 1 — Nr. 2

Thanks and best regards,
Volker
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Coenosia (atra?).
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Jürgen

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Ok, many thanks TumbsUp

Greetings, Volker
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