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Platystomatidae
Are commonly called "signal" flies, after their habit of constant motion, as if sending signals. Most flies in this family feed on mammalian faeces. Their larvae habits are varied. Some lives in plant trunk damaged by other insects or fungi.
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Spotted on Jun 2, 2011
Submitted on Jun 2, 2011
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Thank You, I couldn't find my exact one, but at least I know what type of Fly it is now. :)
This is a signal fly (Platystomatidae). Start your search at http://bugguide.net/node/view/98/bgimage... to narrow your ID.