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I think this is some sort of fly - Sepedon
Copyright © 2007 Steven Price

I think this is some sort of fly - Sepedon
Devens, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
July 2, 2007
Size: about 0.5 inches
I thought this was some sort of 'hopping bug' until I got too close to it and it took off like a fly.
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Contributed by Steven Price on 3 July, 2007 - 4:49am
Last updated 22 July, 2007 - 4:36pm

Marsh Fly
I think it's a marsh fly, maybe Sepedon sp.
… Donna Brunet, 3 July, 2007 - 8:40am login or register to post comments

 
Me too
I agree with Donna, Sepedon was my thought too.
… Stephen Cresswell, 3 July, 2007 - 9:02am login or register to post comments

 
I agree
Sepedon. Moving to genus page.
… Brad Barnd, 22 July, 2007 - 4:36pm login or register to post comments

Agreed
You can see the little haltere between the middle and hind leg. Sorry I can't help any more than that. I wish I could see the face and wings a little better. Could it be a robber fly?
… Micki Killoran, 3 July, 2007 - 8:14am login or register to post comments

 
Fly
I don't think it was a robberfly. There appeared to be several around. All acting the same; perched on tall blades of grass next to a pond. Sorry I didn't get more angles, maybe I'll see them again today when I go back ;)
… Steven Price, 3 July, 2007 - 8:17am login or register to post comments

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