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Tachinid ? - Gonia
Copyright © 2008 Phil Froese

Tachinid ? - Gonia
near Winkler, Stanley, Manitoba, Canada
April 19, 2008
Size: aprox 8 cm
These flies are not uncommon early in spring. I assume the tachinidae family but am curious about a more precise ID. This individual was attracted to some sweet feed that I was putting out for my honeybees.

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Contributed by Phil Froese on 24 April, 2008 - 7:37pm
Last updated 11 May, 2008 - 9:11pm

These
Wide-faced individuals are all in Gonia and the related tribe in Tach. Many species.
… Herschel Raney, 25 April, 2008 - 8:40am login or register to post comments

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