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Oecothea - male
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Oecothea - Male
Marlton, Burlington County, New Jersey, USA
May 26, 2008
Not really sure on this one. My first guess is Scathophagidae (Dung Flies), but I'm not sure why. Then again spikey wing edges make me think of Heleomyzidae (Oecothea-ish). I'm lost.
Gravid female?
Came to the light at night.

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Contributed by John R. Maxwell on 31 December, 2009 - 1:15am
Last updated 4 January, 2010 - 12:18pm

Moved
Moved from Flies.
… John R. Maxwell, 2 January, 2010 - 3:20pm

your first guess is fine
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… v belov, 31 December, 2009 - 1:20am

 
Another
do you think it belongs with this one
… John R. Maxwell, 1 January, 2010 - 10:17pm

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