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Another Conopid?

Another Conopid?
Venice, Sarasota County, Florida, USA
March 28, 2006
Quite a thick middle on this one.

Moved
Moved from Thick-headed Flies.

yes, conopid
yes, conopid

 
Thanks
Was going to move to guide but don't see one like this one.
Carla Finley
Venice, FL
http://community.webshots.com/user/CarlaFinley

 
you just probably have a spec
you just probably have a species that isnt in the guide. i know very little about these guys so i wouldnt be able to get further than family.
but the antennae and the thorax/abdomen shape all look like a conopid to me.
its on a flower too, these guys feed on nectar i beleive

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