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 Guessing this is a robber fly. Was cruising over long grass. About 10mm body length. Taken 13th June Pulborough Sussex UK.
Any thoughts on ID
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 Asilidae, Leptogastrinae
 
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 Thanks for the confirmation and ID John
Brian V.
 
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 Leptogaster cylindrica
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Field guide to the robber flies of the Netherlands and Belgium: https://www.jeugdbondsuitgeverij.nl/product/field-guide-to-the-robberflies-of-the-netherlands-and-belgium/

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