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Black Scavenger Fly

Nemopoda sp.

Description:

This tiny fly is ant-like in appearance and is about 2 mm in length. Abdomen in constricted at the waist. Has large red eyes.

Habitat:

Usually found around dung, where it lays eggs and on which its larvae feed in or near deciduous forests.

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1 Comment

Maria dB
Maria dB 10 years ago

Very nice shot!

Gordon Dietzman
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Gordon Dietzman

Minnesota, USA

Spotted on Jul 4, 2013
Submitted on Jul 5, 2013

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