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Large Fly - Milesia virginiensis
Copyright © 2006 Bill Clark

Large Fly - Milesia virginiensis
apollo, arstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA
September 22, 2006
Size: approx. 1 inch
Found flying around back porch, mid afternoon.
Looks alot like a wasp hunting at first. I
know it's a fly, but what kind?

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Contributed by Bill Clark on 22 September, 2006 - 8:58pm
Last updated 7 October, 2006 - 6:54pm

Milesia virginiensis
Has the same pattern at least.
… Ed Corey, 22 September, 2006 - 10:13pm login or register to post comments

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