The soldierfly Microchrysa polita, Brae
Introduction
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The soldierfly Microchrysa polita, Brae
Image: © Mike Pennington Taken: 1 Jul 2014
The only soldierfly found in Shetland until another species was found in Lerwick earlier this year.
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Image Location
Latitude
60.397021
Longitude
-1.350567