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Coenosia? - Coenosia
Copyright © 2006 Claude Pilon

Coenosia? - Coenosia
Lanaudière County, Quebec, Canada
September 10, 2006
Because of the predatory behavior and black rings on the abdomen, this “fly” looks like other Coenosia found in the Guide. I don’t know flies at all so confirmation will be welcome.
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Contributed by Claude Pilon on 15 December, 2006 - 9:45pm
Last updated 14 February, 2007 - 4:51pm

Moved
Moved from Tiger Flies.
… Keith Bayless, 14 February, 2007 - 4:51pm login or register to post comments

Nice photo. I think you're right, but I'm no expert.
I shot something similar, and it likes reeds, too.
… Ron Hemberger, 15 December, 2006 - 10:02pm login or register to post comments

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