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This morning on my wall some black Bibionidae. One was slightly different. A picture from the side reveiled a large snout, which brings me into the Empididae. However it is entirely black and has extremely hairy legs, especially the femur. I haven't been able to identify it yet, so help appreciated.

Photographed resting on a wall today in the eastern part of the Netherlands in my garden. Adjacent to a mixed woodland on poor sandy soil.

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Only one likely candidate: Empis ciliata. A female in this case.

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Thanks a lot!

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Paul, just one more question. Is it rare in Holland?

According to http://users.skyn...liegen.htm it is in Belgium.

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It is rather uncommon, mainly found in the area of the main rivers (Rijn, Waal, Maas).

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Thanks, Paul!