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Snail-killing Fly - Coremacera marginata
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Bruce Williams



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Stony Stratford Nature Reserve, Bucks.

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Related forum thread: http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/fo...oking-fly.html

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I think that this is probably a male (based on shape of abdomen).

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· Date: Wed September 16, 2009 · Views: 895
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Keywords: Snail-killing Fly Coremacera marginata
Camera Information: Nikon D300 + 105mm macro VR
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monkey

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Registered: November 2007
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Wed September 16, 2009 4:25pm

Ooh lovely macro well done I have become very interested in these photos if flies since taking the robber fly photos they make lovely images

Linda

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Bruce Williams

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Wed September 16, 2009 6:55pm

Thanks Janet - I agree with you flies are a great macro subject. There is just so much variability plus some very interesting life cycles and behaviour too.

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