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Violet Black-legged Robber Fly - Dioctria atricapilla

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Species Description

Widespread and fairly frequent in the South. Habitat includes: grassland, woodland rides etc. Life story: Predatory on small insects, including other flies and parasitic hymenopterans. Flight period: May to July. Length: 10 - 12 mm.

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Soldierflies and Allies Recording Scheme

wikipedia

North West Invertebrates

Robber flies of Germany

iNaturalistUK

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