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 I am completely lost with this one, unable even to say which genus it belongs to. Any help would be much appreciated.

Taken in Bambury, Oxfordshire, in a garden. August 21rst 2010.
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 Another view. And sorry for the quality. The little thing wouldn't stop to save its life.
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 This looks like Platycheirus albimanus, female.

Wait for Andre or Gerard to confirm but I think it is correct.

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 Thanks for your input, Janet!! Smile I will paciently wait for another opinion!

All the best

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 It is... albimanus female Smile
 
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 Thank you so much for the confirmation, Andre!!Smile
 
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