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Siegfried Rudolf
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 Hello everyone,
I photographed this robber fly on June 5, 2025, in Switzerland (Canton of Graubünden, Engadin, elevation 1930 m). Is it Leptarthrus brevirostris?

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 Hi Siggi, I think you are right: female Leptarthrus brevirostris! TumbsUp
Greetings, Eric Kloeckner
 
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 Great, another new species for me – thanks!

Best regards, Siggi
 
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