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Scathophagidae, Cleigastra apicalis [confirmed]
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2012-05-23. Woodland edge, Leicestershire, UK. Small predatory fly feeding on moth.
Not even sure which family this is in, any ID help appreciated.
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Scathophagidae; Looks like it might be Cleigastra sp. maybe apicalis (f) going by Gallery pics.
 
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Perhaps Nanna the other possibility.
 
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Thank you both for the input. I see the similarities with Nanna but Cleigastra apicalis (f) has the edge for me.

Can anyone give a definitive opinion?

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It is Cleigastra. Smile
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Thanks Paul.
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