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Unusual fly with silver abdomen.
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Posted on 18-08-2017 20:38
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 I believe this is a Diptera . Sorry the image is not sharp, just a chance for a quick image before the insect was gone. Found Cothill Fen, Oxfordshire. Wet fen. August 2017.


i.imgur.com/pEHp93r.jpg
 
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 Sciomyzidae, possibly Sepedon
 
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 Yes, Sepedon sphegea
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 Many thanks Guys for the ID.TumbsUp
 
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