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Graphomya maculata - Graphomya
Copyright © 2007 Craves

Graphomya maculata - Graphomya
Trenton, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
September 29, 2007
Size: 7 mm
I looked at many photos of this species, as well as additional ones in my series. There is some variability, but I believe this ID is correct. Note that the contrasty gray and black pattern depended on the angle of the light. All these are the same individual, even though the thorax in particular appears nearly all black at some angles.

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Contributed by Craves on 29 September, 2007 - 7:12pm

Amazing what a difference light makes.
Nice series! It's interesting to find that some black thing aren't. I started using the camera's built-in flash on all-black wasps and bumble bees and impressed myself with the results. Yet another effect has been mentioned by Eric, who has pointed out that angle of light has a large effect on an insect's metallic surfaces.
… Ron Hemberger, 29 September, 2007 - 9:23pm login or register to post comments

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