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Diptera mating - Orthonevra
Copyright © 2006 CharlesMatson

Diptera mating - Orthonevra
Central Park, New York City, New York, USA
August 18, 2006
Amazing eyes. One with presumed male in front, one with female in front.

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Contributed by CharlesMatson on 28 August, 2006 - 11:50am
Last updated 28 August, 2006 - 1:55pm

Moved
Moved to Orthonevra
… Beatriz Moisset, 28 August, 2006 - 1:55pm

Orthonevra
Awesome pic! With eyes like this, it is very easy - only the genus Orthonevra has lines like this...
… Martin Hauser, 28 August, 2006 - 1:33pm

 
Orthonevra
Thanks for ID and pic praise. Both appreciated.
… CharlesMatson, 28 August, 2006 - 2:22pm

Syrphidae.
These are syrphid (flower) flies of some sort. Great image!
… Eric R. Eaton, 28 August, 2006 - 12:20pm

 
Syrphidae
Thanks again, Eric.
… CharlesMatson, 28 August, 2006 - 2:20pm

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