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MichaelMulvaney
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25 Jan 2025
Probably a muscid fly
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bevegeia
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25 Jan 2025
Thanks Michael for confirmation.
Anthomyia medialis
MichaelMulvaney
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25 Jan 2025
Thanks Bevegeia - I agree with your suggestion thanks for persevering with this
Anthomyia medialis
HelenCross
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24 Jan 2025
Wow, what a pinhead ;)
Panops conspicuus
WendyEM
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23 Jan 2025
yes, head ('nose') shape is a much better match
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