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 Hello, I think this could be Bombylius major. Can anybody confirm or correct me? I took the images in April in Northern Germany. Thanks a lot and best wishes, Frank
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 "I think this could be Bombylius major."

it is
 
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 Hello David, thank you very much for your help! Best wishes, Frank
 
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