This fly belongs to the suborder Brachycera and family Sciomyzidae. Commonly referred to as Marsh Flies and in this case, Snail-killing Flies.

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This fly belongs to the suborder Brachycera and family Sciomyzidae. Commonly referred to as Marsh Flies and in this case, Snail-killing Flies. These flies are common along the edges of ponds, streams and rivers, often found in marshy areas. It is the larvae that prey on slugs and snails.

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Location: Formby, Merseyside, UK
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