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Snipe Fly

Description:

A long-legged Snipe Fly of the Family Rhagionidae. These are usually predators (haematophagous) on other insects, with piercing mouthparts. This one was about 8 mm long.

Notes:

Came to an ultraviolet light in the garden, San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.

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2 Comments

LaurenZarate
LaurenZarate 9 years ago

You're welcome Audie :)

AudieWilkins
AudieWilkins 9 years ago

Now I know what to call them. Thanks!

LaurenZarate
Spotted by
LaurenZarate

Chiapas, Mexico

Spotted on Jul 4, 2014
Submitted on Jul 6, 2014

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