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Fly - Pseudotephritina
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Fly - Pseudotephritina
Peachtree Corners, Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA
October 24, 2019
I am guessing some type of Picture-winged Fly. It was carrying along some sort of red hitchhiker insects (mites?).

Observed on outdoor shed in suburban neighborhood in mixed pines/ hardwoods. (Thanks)

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Fly - Pseudotephritina Fly - Pseudotephritina
Contributed by Preston Chappell on 12 November, 2019 - 7:14am
Last updated 13 November, 2019 - 10:36am

Moved
Moved from Flies.
… Preston Chappell, 13 November, 2019 - 10:36am

Pseudotephritina (female)…
See reference here.
… Ross Hill, 12 November, 2019 - 12:55pm

 
Thanks Ross.
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… Preston Chappell, 13 November, 2019 - 10:37am

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