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Posted on 23-06-2007 15:21
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 Hi, i took this image of a robberfly a couple of years ago on a limestonerocky outcrop called Arnside Knott inLancashire. It was ~15 mm and stayed quite nicely for a photo.

I think it could be Machimus rusticus - would anybody agree or offer an alternative ID?
Thanks

Richard
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