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psychedelic picture-winged flies on thistle - Paracantha - male - female
Copyright © 2009 James C. Trager

psychedelic picture-winged flies on thistle - Paracantha - Male Female
Shaw Nature Reserve near Gray Summit, Franklin County, Missouri, USA
September 7, 2009
Size: 7 mm
I have noticed these, often in small groups of pairs, on stems of the native field thistle Cirsium discolor over the years.
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Contributed by James C. Trager on 27 October, 2009 - 4:35pm
Last updated 30 October, 2009 - 11:37am

Great shot!
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… John Schneider, 30 October, 2009 - 11:50am login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from Tephritoidea. Thanks to another bugguide contributor for suggesting this to me offline. I see my observation of them on thistle is not unique.

I just love the eyes!
… James C. Trager, 30 October, 2009 - 11:37am login or register to post comments

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