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Soldier Fly - Microchrysa polita - female
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Soldier Fly - Microchrysa polita - Female
Ballston Lake, Saratoga County, New York, USA
August 10, 2009
Size: ~ 5 mm
Attracted to porch light. ID help appreciated.

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Soldier Fly - Microchrysa polita - female Soldier Fly - Microchrysa polita - female
Contributed by Karl Hillig on 3 January, 2011 - 7:28am
Last updated 3 January, 2011 - 11:49am

Moved
Moved from Sarginae.
… Karl Hillig, 3 January, 2011 - 11:49am

suspect Microchrysa polita; Dr Woodley will tell
Moved from Flies.
… v belov, 3 January, 2011 - 8:02am

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