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Fly with large, well pronounced eyes. Euxesta? - Atomosia

Fly with large, well pronounced eyes. Euxesta? - Atomosia
Granbury, Hood County, Texas, USA
June 1, 2018
This guy was hanging around the stems of some palms, as though guarding his territory. . He always perched head down. His eyes are set well apart and slightly iridescent, appearing a bit green on the edges.

Moved
Moved from Robber Flies.

Moved
Moved from ID Request.

Maybe Atomosia:


 
Yes. That looks right.
Yes. That looks right. Perhaps Atomosia Melanopogon or Atomosia Puella?

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