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Diptera - Stilobezzia sybleae
Copyright © 2010 Scott Justis

Diptera - Stilobezzia sybleae
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
May 9, 2010
Size: ~1.5mm (body)
It seemed to be feeding on this plant. After one shot, it flew away so I couldn't get the wings in focus :^/
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Contributed by Scott Justis on 10 May, 2010 - 9:43am
Last updated 10 May, 2010 - 11:44pm

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Moved from Biting Midges. That oval swelling in one of the wing veins is distinctive.
… John F. Carr, 10 May, 2010 - 11:44pm login or register to post comments

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Moved from Flies. Further ID might be possible. I'm still at the stage where I need a lot of pictures to work through a key.
… John F. Carr, 10 May, 2010 - 6:16pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks John
I will try to find another one this coming weekend to get some better images.
… Scott Justis, 11 May, 2010 - 8:32am login or register to post comments

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