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Predatory Muscidae, 3.5mm
Ray Perry
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3,5mm body. 4mm wings
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3.5mm body - 4mm wings
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Legs. Can enlarge if required.
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A predatory Muscidae.
 
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Thank you John. Is it not possible to narrow it down a bit and give some possibilities based on the size and armoured legs. Here are better images of the legs
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