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colourful little fly ..Tephritidae maybe?
fleabag
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Posted on 11-04-2007 22:27
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Hi,

Please could anyone id this lovely little fly?,found today in a woodland clearing in rural Sussex UK ...maybe 4mm ish.

Rubbish pic im afraid,i got two quick shots before it dissapeared...I'd love to get some better shots of these.

thanksSmile
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Posted on 11-04-2007 23:38
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Definitely Tephritidae.
 
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Posted on 12-04-2007 07:28
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Euleia heraclei.
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Confirmed.

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thanksSmile
 
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