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Fly? - Atomosia
Copyright © 2006 Terry Allison

Fly? - Atomosia
Wichita, Kansas, USA
June 11, 2006
Size: 10-11mm
I've seen a lot of these in the past few days. Seems to be a fly (or maybe not) with shiny, hairless abdomen. Thanks for your help.
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Contributed by Terry Allison on 11 June, 2006 - 2:02pm
Last updated 30 June, 2006 - 10:03pm

Robber fly
Atomosia puella or glabrata. Big genus and tiny flies. They love homes and flat upright surfaces. Currently at any given time I have about 100 living on my back patio. I am convinced they lay eggs in my wife's potted plants and we have carried generations with us from house to house.
… Herschel Raney, 11 June, 2006 - 8:44pm login or register to post comments

 
Not Robber Fly
judging from apex.
… Adalbert Goertz, 13 June, 2006 - 8:46pm login or register to post comments

 
Thank you...
...for the information. You're so right about flat surfaces. I find them clinging to the siding on my house. I like them, I'm glad to have an ID. I appreciate your help.
… Terry Allison, 12 June, 2006 - 11:17am login or register to post comments

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