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PeterD
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 Can anyone help me ID this please? It was seen yesterday in Portsmouth. I believe it to be a Tachinidae.

This week I noticed lots of insects on the wing - spring timeSmile.

www.imageinuk.com/photos/812813608_7QBXC-L.jpg

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 Pollenia, Calliphoridae.
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 Thanks Paul and jorgemotalmeida. On reflection, I should have gone for blow flies too.Frown

It's surprising how rusty you become.
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