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Fly with Pseudoscorpion Hitchhikers - Hermetia
Copyright © 2016 Jennifer Thompson

Fly with Pseudoscorpion Hitchhikers - Hermetia
Wimberley, Hays County, Texas, USA
May 12, 2016
These images were taken yesterday of a this big fly when I noticed it had some hitchhikers. I've heard of pseudoscorpions doing this, but I've never seen it. And to see three of them hanging on to this fly was something else!

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Contributed by Jennifer Thompson on 13 May, 2016 - 5:27pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.

I apologize for the multiple moves. On second thought, I feel better leaving them here pending expert review.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 13 May, 2016 - 5:58pm login or register to post comments

 
OK, hehe, looke like I wasn't
OK, hehe, looks like I wasn't the only one confused, lol. At least you got the fly part right ;)
… Jennifer Thompson, 13 May, 2016 - 6:01pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from ID Request.

Not sure why the first move didn't take. :)
… Ken Wolgemuth, 13 May, 2016 - 5:57pm login or register to post comments

Moved tentatively
Moved from ID Request.

Looks right, but expert confirmation would be appreciated.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 13 May, 2016 - 5:54pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks Ken, that looks right
Thanks Ken, that looks right to me too.
I thought it was a wasp at first but now realize definitely a fly! Oops hehehe. Thanks so much for the ID help!
… Jennifer Thompson, 13 May, 2016 - 6:00pm login or register to post comments

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