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Stratiomys sp.
An interesting fly I found in a coniferous forest.
Lifer! "S. adelpha and S. discalis are very similar and may turn out to be the same species. The taxonomy of the Nearctic Stratiomys is a mess. There are a few easily distinguished species, but several spp. are defined based on coloration which is variable. The male genitalia have never been examined carefully, and they could be helpful." -N.E. Woodley
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Thank you so much, Luis!
Good find!