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Scavenger fly

Sepsidae

Description:

Scavenger Flies, also known as Ant Mimicking Flies, are usually found around decaying material. They resemble ants having a "waist" and glossy black body.

Habitat:

garden

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2 Comments

Smith'sZoo
Smith'sZoo 11 years ago

right again. this is indeed family of the Scavenger!

Johan Heyns
Johan Heyns 11 years ago

Not really sure, but it looks like a Scavenger fly (Family Sepsidae)

Hopefully this puts you on the right track.

Smith Zoo
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Smith Zoo

Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Aug 22, 2012
Submitted on Aug 22, 2012

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