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Kenner, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, USA
March 1, 2008
Tephritini? Any ideas? Thanks in advance!
Contributed by Ron M. on 17 April, 2008 - 8:05am

Not an expert
But wing pattern seems to match Trupanea, so it might be worth looking there.
… John R. Maxwell, 17 April, 2008 - 8:41am

Tephritidae
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… Matthias Buck, 17 April, 2008 - 8:37am

 
Thanks John and Mattias...
I had already looked through Tephritini but didn't find any *exact* match. Maybe I shouldn't be looking for *exact* and should allow for some variance.

The closest likeness I have have found so far.

Too bad it isn't the best picture but I was laying in a bad position and he/she didn't hang around very long...
… Ron M., 17 April, 2008 - 10:06am

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