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Diptera 11 - Exoprosopa dorcadion
Copyright © 2008 Karl Volkman

Diptera 11 - Exoprosopa dorcadion
Near Curlew Lake, ~10 miles Northeast of Republic, Ferry County, Washington, USA
July 10, 2008
Found resting in the short grass in the afternoon.
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Contributed by Karl Volkman on 5 August, 2008 - 12:23am
Last updated 5 August, 2008 - 7:50pm

Bee Fly
Bee Fly, perhaps genus Anthrax or one of the related genera like Xenox.
… Stephen_WV, 5 August, 2008 - 7:17am login or register to post comments

 
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This looks to be Exoprosopa dorcadion, a fly of very widespread, but patchy distribution, favoring mountains and cool coastal areas. I think the dark body and wings help it warm in the sun. This is the US Exoprosopa with the highest altitude record, around 12,000 ft.
… Andy Calderwood, 5 August, 2008 - 9:52am login or register to post comments

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