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Thick-Headed Fly - Stylogaster
Copyright © 2006 J>N>Dell

Thick-Headed Fly - Stylogaster
South Georgia, Ware County, Georgia, USA
October 24, 2006
Size: 10-12mm
Image taken in tall grass at edge of field.
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Contributed by J>N>Dell on 24 October, 2006 - 6:52pm
Last updated 25 October, 2006 - 7:21am

Moved
Moved from Ocyptamus.
… J>N>Dell, 25 October, 2006 - 7:21am login or register to post comments

Not syrphid!
This is a thick-headed fly in the genus Stylogaster, family Conopidae. Please move this exquisite image to THAT guide page. Thank you.
… Eric R. Eaton, 24 October, 2006 - 8:26pm login or register to post comments

 
Who knows what lurks in tall
Who knows what lurks in tall grasses? Eric knows! Thanks again for your time.
… J>N>Dell, 25 October, 2006 - 7:57am login or register to post comments

 
Wow
Wow, Look at the mouthparts! A neat image.
… Stephen Cresswell, 25 October, 2006 - 4:17am login or register to post comments

 
Thank you.
Thank you.
… J>N>Dell, 25 October, 2006 - 8:00am login or register to post comments

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