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Hercostomus germanus (Thanks to Igor)
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 July, Norway 4 mm long

There's a story to go with it but it's probably nothing new Wink

The male lurking around
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 He starts to hover over a female
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 He has produced a package
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 second and third photos WOW!! amazing photos!
 
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 And finally he jumps in
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 Hercostomus sp.
The genus includes about 70 spp. in Europe.
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 jorgemotalmeida: Thank you for commenting :-)

Stefan Naglis: Thank you for id
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 I think Hercostomus germanus (Wiedemann, 1817).
It seems that a male with complete hind tarsi is more successful.
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 Thank you Igor.
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