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Carnidae Fly?
Copyright © 2008 Robert Lord Zimlich

Carnidae Fly?
Mobile (Dog River), Mobile County, Alabama, USA
September 6, 2008
Size: 6mm oal
Is this fly in the Carnidae family? It looks like it got short-changed in the abdomen department. If you're reading this, it's probably because you might know what it is :) Would you share it with me, please? Thank you.
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Contributed by Robert Lord Zimlich on 10 November, 2008 - 7:02am
Last updated 26 September, 2009 - 11:46pm

Lauxaniidae
Carnidae are much smaller and have short antennae. Lauxaniidae often have the abdomen quite short compared to the wings.
… Matthias Buck, 10 November, 2008 - 8:39am login or register to post comments

 
To Quote John Maxwell
I see where you gave Joh Maxwell the same advice. To quote John, "Wow was I off." Thanks for your help and, indirectly, a good Monday morning laugh.
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I just made it my signature on my account page. Everyone needs a tag-line and all of the really good ones are already taken.
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Still Laughing
I'm still laughing. Your's was the first image I clicked on. Well, your comment says it all. I'll continue to credit you ... or not :)
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