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Asilid - Atomosia melanopogon
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Asilid - Atomosia melanopogon
Government Canyon State Natural Area in northwest San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA
April 21, 2017
Prey looks to possibly be an aphid. I found a little area that had a dozen or so of these flies. They were on rocks and on poles supporting signage.
Contributed by Jeff Gruber on 17 September, 2017 - 3:46pm
Last updated 18 September, 2017 - 2:09pm

Moved
Moved from Atomosia.
… Jeff Gruber, 18 September, 2017 - 2:09pm

Atomosia melanopogon (male?).
Atomosia melanopogon (male?).
… Eric Fisher, 18 September, 2017 - 1:32pm

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