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Diptera - Paramyia pseudonitens
Copyright © 2010 Scott Justis

Diptera - Paramyia pseudonitens
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
September 18, 2010
Size: ~2-2.5mm (body)
Blowing a bubble after taking nectar on this flower.
Contributed by Scott Justis on 13 November, 2010 - 8:31pm
Last updated 6 March, 2020 - 6:03pm

Moved
Moved from Paramyia nitens.
… John F. Carr, 6 March, 2020 - 6:03pm

Moved
Moved from Freeloader flies.
… John F. Carr, 19 January, 2012 - 8:07am

Moved
Thank you!

Moved from Flies.
… Scott Justis, 17 November, 2010 - 9:18pm

"Freeloader Fly"
It is a specimen of the family Milichiidae. Lovely shot!

so long,
… Bjoern Rulik, 17 November, 2010 - 9:57am

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