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(Mating) Dagger Flies

Rhamphomyia sp.

Description:

Mating black predatory flies with a long, sharp piercing mouthpart which give it its namesake.

Habitat:

Unknown bush in backyard

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4 Comments

CindyBinghamKeiser
CindyBinghamKeiser 12 years ago

I believe it's calcium or chlorine deposits from the sprinklers. We have some pretty harsh water here and it leaves white stuff on the leaves. This bush is next to a sprinkler.

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 12 years ago

I have to ask on the edge of the leafs are like very small white drops are this water drops?

CindyBinghamKeiser
CindyBinghamKeiser 12 years ago

Thank you Gerardo. This is the first year I've noticed these flies.

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 12 years ago

Grate series Cyndy !

Escondido, California, USA

Spotted on Mar 8, 2012
Submitted on Mar 9, 2012

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