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Smallish fly species with patterned eyes - Orthonevra nitida - male
Copyright © 2018 Jim Moore1

Smallish fly species with patterned eyes - Orthonevra nitida - Male
Indian Springs wildlife management area, Washington County, Maryland, USA
August 19, 2018
Size: 8 millimeters?
In grassy area on edge of deciduous woodland near water
Contributed by Jim Moore1 on 23 August, 2018 - 12:13am
Last updated 23 August, 2018 - 4:55pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 23 August, 2018 - 8:08am

Orthonevra nitida (male)…
See reference here.
… Ross Hill, 23 August, 2018 - 12:14am

 
Thanks Ross and Ken!
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… Jim Moore1, 23 August, 2018 - 8:16am

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