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Robber Fly - Scathophaga
Copyright © 2008 Jim McCormac

Robber Fly - Scathophaga
Pike County, Ohio, USA
September 20, 2008
We saw this small robber fly - I believe it is a robber fly - on the margins of one of southern Ohio's finer prairie remnants. It was lying in wait on the top of a leaf and was quite approachable. If any robber fly experts can offer a more specific identification, I will be grateful. Thanks for any help!
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Contributed by Jim McCormac on 22 September, 2008 - 12:51pm
Last updated 22 September, 2008 - 4:06pm

Not Robber
This is a dung fly (Scathophaga sp.) of the family Scathophagidae.
… Stephen Luk, 22 September, 2008 - 1:10pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks!
Thanks, Stephen! It looks like a good match for Scathophaga sterdoraria on page 305 of Kaufman's insect guide, but I imagine there are other options that look similar. I appreciate your expertise!
… Jim McCormac, 22 September, 2008 - 1:48pm login or register to post comments

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