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Andre Jas
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Posted on 27-06-2006 22:13
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Hi once more,

This small was sitting (with some relatives) near the waterside. What is it?

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How small was 'small'...? Wink

I think Microchrysa polita, soldier fly (Stratiomyidae).
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Andre Jas
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Hi Paul,

I'd say 8-10 mm. I've looked over some pics of Microchrysa polita and you might very well be right.

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Hmm, 8-10 might very well be Chloromyia formosa but I thought the legs were altogether too dark for that one. Colour of the abdomen made me think of that species too, though.
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Too big for Microchrysa. Stratiomyid colours here in Ireland are darker.Why not greener I wonder like the island? 90% sure this is Chloromyia formosa. Plenty of web pictures to browsePfft. Robert
 
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Yeh, I'd go for C formosa - it looks just right.
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