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Empidid fly
FRV
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Posted on 22-04-2022 11:51
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Hi,

I have photographed this black fly in a meadow 40km west of Paris. I focused on the eyes and unfortunately most of the body is out of focus.
But it has a very unusual and very marked humpback so maybe it is a generic value.
The flower is a dandelion.
Any idea about its identity?
Thanks,
FRV
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Posted on 22-04-2022 14:28
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Hi FRV

It is aa Empididae s.l.
Hunchback fly is reserved for Acroceridae.
So change the title and wait for Empididologists


Theo
 
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Thanks Theo, I have changed the title!
 
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Thank you very much Paul!
 
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