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Thick-thighed Empis - Empis femorata

Favourite Photos

image	species	author	location	uploaded	taken	select
	Thick-thighed Empis - Empis femorata	dylan	Horfield Common	7 May 2026, 12:50 a.m.	25 Apr 2026, 3:36 p.m.
	Thick-thighed Empis - Empis femorata	dylan	Horfield Common	7 May 2026, 12:50 a.m.	25 Apr 2026, 1:28 p.m.
	Thick-thighed Empis - Empis femorata	dylan	Horfield Common	7 May 2026, 12:50 a.m.	25 Apr 2026, 1:28 p.m.
	Thick-thighed Empis - Empis femorata	dylan	Horfield Common	7 May 2026, 12:50 a.m.	25 Apr 2026, 2:29 p.m.
	Thick-thighed Empis - Empis femorata	dylan	Horfield Common	7 May 2026, 12:50 a.m.	25 Apr 2026, 3:10 p.m.
	Thick-thighed Empis - Empis femorata	dylan	Horfield Common	7 May 2026, 12:50 a.m.	25 Apr 2026, 3:10 p.m.

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This species has:

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Species Description

Widespread but uncommon and mostly in the south, becoming rarer in the north. Habitat includes: rough grassland, field margins, hedgerows, woodland edge etc. Flight period: April to June. Length: 5.5 - 6.5 mm.

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