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Syrphidae ??  female? - Thaumatomyia annulata

Syrphidae ?? female? - Thaumatomyia annulata
Cody, Park County, Wyoming, USA
May 19, 2005
Size: 1/8 inch
NW Wyoming 8000 ft elevation. On a sunflower.

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Syrphidae ??  female? - Thaumatomyia annulata Syrphidae ??  female? - Thaumatomyia annulata

Moved
Moved from Grass Flies.

Thaumatomyia annulata
Thaumatomyia annulata

Moved
Moved from Frit Flies.

Frit Fly
I believe this is a frit fly, family Chloropidae, based upon the general shape, appearance, and the prominent ocellar triangle on the head. I'm sure someone with more expertise will confirm or correct me.

 
Okay
I will not be a tease and just confirm it. ;-)

Paul

http://www.diptera.info

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