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Bruce Williams
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 Buckinghamshire, England. 14th August.

Help with identification appreciated.

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 fantastic Tachinidae!
 
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 Nyctia halterata? (Sarcophagidae)
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 I think, Nyctia halterata, Sarcophagidae.
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 Thanks for your help everyone Smile.

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jorgemotalmeida wrote:
fantastic Tachinidae!
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