Mystery Fly
This fly was resting on a grape leaf in the light rain. It is a new one to me. It is about 20mm long, and the most noticeable feature is the dark shading on the ends of the wings. I wonder if it is a robber fly of some sort. Although different from the common robber fly there are a few similarities. Or it could be a soldier fly. The four spikes on the scatellum above the waist are rather impressive. More obvious in large.
Edit: Tessa has identified it- it's a garden soldier fly, Exaireta spinigera.
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