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jane bowman
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 could somebody please help identify this pair of robber flies found on nettles in scottish highlands in aug.

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 I think they belong to the family Therevidae.
 
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 Yes, Therevidae (Stiletto flies).

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 Thanks for the ID Jane
 
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 Genus Thereva, but I'm afraid that's as far as I can take it!
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