Hydromya dorsalis (Fabricius, 1775)
a snail-killing fly
Hydromya dorsalis(Fabricius, 1775) - a snail-killing fly, Wing - magnified - white background

Image 0009: Wing - magnified - white background

Note Right wing, dorsal view

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Magnification macro-photographmacro-photograph
Specimen prep Set specimen
Lighting/focus Transmitted light. shaded by paper tube
Background white background
Image post-processing Stacked image (14 frames) combined in Zerene Stacker
Faults Wing edge partially repaired in PhtotShop
Equipment used Canon EOS600D dSLR and MP-E 65mm x1 to x5 macro lens
Magnification factor x4
Extension tubes 36mm ext
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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High resolution image available Yes
Image Reference P112006
Found as Male imago
Date 10 Jul 2014
OS grid ref SZ19
Lat/Lon 50° 50' N, 1° 50' W
Location South Hants, VC11, England
Voucher 10 Jul 2014[D]
Record summary Male, swept off vegetative Water Mint
Return to Record page Hydromya dorsalis on 10 Jul 2014 at SZ19 in South Hants
Return to Taxon page Hydromya dorsalis
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