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Unknown Dipteran

Unknown Dipteran
Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
August 8, 2009
Size: 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch
Fly was feeding on yellow coneflower nector in 3 acre restored prairie. I am unable to determine family. Unusal appendages on the legs.

Moved
Moved from ID Request. yes, might be Rhamphomyia or Empis

male Empis, i guess
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