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	Stratiomyidae Chloromyia formosa A Soldier Fly Broad Centurion recorded 28.6.04 Site: Garden https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chloromyia_formosa Notes: http://www.diptera.info
	A Soldier Fly Stratiomys potamida Banded General recorded 11.7.04 Site: close to garden pond https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stratiomys_potamida Confirmed by Simon Hayhow on UK Hoverflies
	Stratiomys potamida
	Stratiomys potamida
	Emergent Stratiomys potamida The fly's wings are not yet inflated. I witnessed the event a few minutes after this picture.

	Bibio marci St Mark's Fly or hawthorn fly 30.4.2005 Garden https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bibio_marci
	Athalia rosae Turnip Sawfly 9.8.2005 Lancing Ring https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turnip_sawfly

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