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Dance Fly

Empis sp.

Description:

A small dance fly with a long proboscis.

Habitat:

Spotted in my backyard on a blooming Tall Oregon grape.

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5 Comments

Brian38
Brian38 6 years ago

Thank you for commenting and an ID, Mark.

maplemoth662
maplemoth662 6 years ago

Your welcome, Brian38....

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 6 years ago

Nice find Brian.
Looks like a 'Dance fly' (Empididae) to me... maybe genus Empis (Lissempis)

Brian38
Brian38 6 years ago

Thank you maplemoth.

maplemoth662
maplemoth662 6 years ago

Two, very beautiful photos....a very beautiful Fly....beautiful colors....two, very remarkable photos....

Brian38
Spotted by
Brian38

Federal Way, Washington, USA

Spotted on Mar 25, 2018
Submitted on Mar 25, 2018

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