Probably Rhamphomyia lamellata on blossom of Myosotis alpestris

Photo: Elegant, small fly on blossom. The blossom has a diameter of max. 9mm.
Probably: Rhamphomyia lamellata from the family of Empididae.
Description: Elegant, small fly on blossom. The blossom has a diameter of max. 9mm.
Probably: Rhamphomyia lamellata from the family of Empididae.
L Habitat: Narrow terrace in the glacier-side flank of a lateral moraine. Sparse, high alpine environment. Ice-free since approx. 1940. Altitude: about 2350m a.s.l.
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Fly
Lat.: Rhamphomyia lamellata
Family: Empididae
Flower
Lat.: Myosotis alpestris
Family: Boraginaceae
Genus: Myosotis
Location: Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
Date Month/Year: 7.2020
Photographer: Simon Oberli, Hasle-Rüegsau
Number: F171262