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Most likely M. mellinum
lagura
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Posted on 04-02-2015 21:06
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This fly, about 3mm long, was found on a blackberry shrub.
Helsingborg, Sweden. 26 April 2014.
Edit: Former title: Small Syrphidae - Platycheirus?
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Hello Lagura,

Platycheirus or Melanostoma female. But hard to say. Most likely a melanistic specimen of M. mellinum.

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Ectemnius
 
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Thank you, Ectemnius! Smile
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