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Soldier Fly? - Atomosia
Copyright © 2009 Andrew Meeds

Soldier Fly? - Atomosia
Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, USA
June 28, 2009
Size: about 7 mm
This one has me kind of stumped. The fact that the wings aren't folded scissor-like makes me think it might not be a soldier fly... any help?
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Contributed by Andrew Meeds on 29 June, 2009 - 4:43pm
Last updated 29 June, 2009 - 5:48pm

no, this is a cute small robber
the depression between the eyes gives off the family
… v belov, 29 June, 2009 - 5:42pm login or register to post comments

 
robber
Atomosia... probably A. puella
… edward trammel, 29 June, 2009 - 5:47pm login or register to post comments

 
okay
gotcha, thanks.
… Andrew Meeds, 29 June, 2009 - 5:48pm login or register to post comments

 
okay
I gotcha

genus Cerotainia or something maybe?
… Andrew Meeds, 29 June, 2009 - 5:43pm login or register to post comments

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