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Photo#522782
Unknown bug in grass.
Copyright © 2011 thegreatashtree

Unknown bug in grass.
Parkland, Broward County, Florida, USA
May 31, 2011
Size: Approx. 3/8"
This was a small fly that I saw while taking pictures in my yard. It was rather calm around me, letting me get very close for several shots before it flew away.
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Contributed by thegreatashtree on 31 May, 2011 - 3:04pm
Last updated 18 October, 2012 - 1:02pm

Moved
Moved from Tachinidae.
… v belov, 18 October, 2012 - 1:02pm login or register to post comments

Tachinidae or Sarcophagidae
This is probably a tachinid, but it also looks like a Miltogrammine Sarcophagidae. From this single view I can't tell.
… Norm Woodley, 18 October, 2012 - 1:01pm login or register to post comments

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… John F. Carr, 31 May, 2011 - 5:28pm login or register to post comments

 
That seems to be missing some
That seems to be missing some features like the two "antennae" on the front of mine, as well as the differently colored legs. Also, I am not sure how much of an issue it is, but the "spikes/hairs" on the body seem much shorter than mine, as does the body shape. Otherwise, the coloring and general appearance does seem very similar.
… thegreatashtree, 1 June, 2011 - 11:40am login or register to post comments

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