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What is the genus and species of this fly? - Pogonortalis doclea

What is the genus and species of this fly? - Pogonortalis doclea
Garden Grove, Orange County, California, USA
June 18, 2019
Size: Under 1/2" long.
Is this a fruit fly of some type in the Platystomatidae family, Genus ? If so what genus, species and common name?
Found it in a garden near beans and a lemon tree. What is known about its biology and behavior.

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Boatman Fly -- I'm not sure of the gender. Click on the info tab to read about this species. WELCOME TO BUGGUIDE!!!!!!

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