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Perhaps some sort of Snipe Fly? - Rhagio - female
Copyright © 2007 gtpeters

Perhaps some sort of Snipe Fly? - Rhagio - Female
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
June 24, 2007
Size: Approx 1 cm
I was told it might be a type of snipe fly (Rhagionidae) but none of the pictures that I found in here seemed to fit.
It was just sitting on the leaf of a peony flower plant. The peonies were not yet open.
I'll include two more views following.
I have no idea what he is, but I thought he looked cute. I think he's missing a foreleg as well.
Guesses so far:
Snipe fly (family Rhagionidae)
Phorid fly (family Phoridae)
Best viewed Large Size - on Black

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Perhaps some sort of Snipe Fly? - Rhagio - female Perhaps some sort of Snipe Fly? - Rhagio - female Perhaps some sort of Snipe Fly? - Rhagio - female
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Contributed by gtpeters on 25 June, 2007 - 8:42pm
Last updated 26 October, 2007 - 2:37pm

Wow! Beautiful shots, particularly this.
Welcome to Bug Guide. I'm looking forward to your future posts and hope our fly experts come through for you.
… Ron Hemberger, 25 June, 2007 - 9:44pm login or register to post comments

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