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Flies - The Snipe Fly

First seen on Wednesday 27th July 2022 at Wallington

Snipe Flies are not very pleasant, both adults and larvae are carnivorous, some predate other insects, some suck blood through piercing mouth parts. This one is Rhagio tringarius - Identified by its long stilt-like legs and clear wings (all other snipe flies have black markings). Although not unique, this species has very green eyes. They are found in hedgerows woods and other areas with rich vegetation.