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Bombyliidae, Maybe? - Atomosia
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Bombyliidae, Maybe? - Atomosia
Newark, Delaware, USA
July 13, 2008
I've tried to ID this, and think it's a Bombyliidae of some sort, but have no idea beyond that. Any help would be appreciated!
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Contributed by JFargo on 11 August, 2008 - 3:20pm
Last updated 1 September, 2008 - 4:26pm

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in the genus Atomosia, i believe... not sure what species you have though.
… edward trammel, 11 August, 2008 - 4:57pm login or register to post comments

 
Ah, that seems MUCH more like
Ah, that seems MUCH more likely, and the pictures look a lot closer. Thank you!
… JFargo, 11 August, 2008 - 5:37pm login or register to post comments

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