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Soldier Fly - Psellidotus - female
Copyright © 2006 Marvin Smith

Soldier Fly - Psellidotus - Female
Ozark Mountains, Searcy County, Arkansas, USA
May 23, 2006
I think it is a syrphid fly. Any correction or additional ID will be appreciated.
Contributed by Marvin Smith on 18 June, 2006 - 2:16am
Last updated 29 September, 2022 - 6:42pm

Moved
Moved from Odontomyia cincta.
… Martin Hauser, 29 September, 2022 - 6:42pm

Soldier Fly
This is a soldier fly, family Stratiomyidae. Often found on flowers.
… Stephen_WV, 18 June, 2006 - 4:40am

 
Much Appreciated
Thanks you. After someone else provides the ID and I go back into the Guide to locate where I made a wrong turn, I always ask myself, "How in the world did I ever miss that?". Thanks again.
… Marvin Smith, 18 June, 2006 - 10:51am

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