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Ablabesmyia - male
Copyright © 2008 John R. Maxwell

Ablabesmyia - Male
Burlington County, New Jersey, USA
April 13, 2008
I think this is probably one of the Ablabesmyia, maybe subgenus Ablabesmyia
Came to the light at night.

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Contributed by John R. Maxwell on 23 January, 2009 - 6:36pm

Ablabesmyia
I agree, Ablabesmyia (Ablabesmyia). The markings on the abdomen hidden under the wings might determine the species, or not.
… John F. Carr, 23 January, 2009 - 7:20pm

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