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Hairy-legged Horsefly - Hybomitra bimaculata

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Hairy-legged Horsefly Hairy-legged Horsefly - Hybomitra bimaculata dylan Wider Bristol Region 14 Jul 2022, 11:17 a.m. 13 Jul 2022, 1:34 p.m.
Hairy-legged Horsefly Hairy-legged Horsefly - Hybomitra bimaculata dylan Wider Bristol Region 14 Jul 2022, 11:17 a.m. 13 Jul 2022, 1:34 p.m.
Hairy-legged Horsefly Hairy-legged Horsefly - Hybomitra bimaculata dylan Wider Bristol Region 14 Jul 2022, 11:17 a.m. 13 Jul 2022, 1:34 p.m.
Hairy-legged Horsefly Hairy-legged Horsefly - Hybomitra bimaculata dylan Wider Bristol Region 14 Jul 2022, 11:17 a.m. 13 Jul 2022, 1:34 p.m.
Hairy-legged Horsefly Hairy-legged Horsefly - Hybomitra bimaculata dylan Wider Bristol Region 14 Jul 2022, 11:17 a.m. 13 Jul 2022, 1:34 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread but local in the South, being scattered in the north. Habitat includes: wetlands, wet woodland. Life story: larvae develop in wet soil, wood detritus and the nests of water-foul. Length: 13 - 16.5 mm.

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