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Black Fly

Spotting Image 1

Description:

Similar size to a housefly: very black with a vivid yellow spot on its back. Long ovipositor maybe?

Habitat:

meadow

1 Species ID Suggestions

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BugEric
BugEric 11 years ago
Golden-backed Snipe Fly (female)
Chrysopilus thoracicus Species Chrysopilus thoracicus - Golden-backed Snipe Fly - BugGuide.Net


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2 Comments

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keithp2012
keithp2012 13 years ago

Mabye it's some sort of wasp?

pocketina
pocketina 13 years ago

Initially thought it was a biting fly, and don't know what it is. Haven't seen it before.

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pocketina
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pocketina

Clinton Township, New Jersey, USA

Spotted on May 22, 2010
Submitted on May 22, 2010

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