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 Hi,

I don't think this can be anything else. I have a few pics, mostly females which are lacking in the Gallery.

All taken on 22nd September on Ivy flowers near Lincoln UK, very small flies about 2mm.

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 Asteia amoena is the only one (at least in our parts of the world) with a white band on the face.
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