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White-shouldered beach fly - Thambemyia borealis
Copyright © 2012 Chris Mallory

White-shouldered beach fly - Thambemyia borealis
Santa Ana River Mouth, Huntington Beach, Orange County, California, USA
April 20, 2012
This white-shouldered, white-mouthed fly was found on the beach on and around washed-ashore giant kelp, one of around 5 or more fly species present. Long-legged, but was not scared of my flash like other long-legged flies, and matches no long-legged flies in the guide so perhaps a different family. Looks distinct enough to ID.
Contributed by Chris Mallory on 22 April, 2012 - 12:53am
Last updated 13 January, 2014 - 8:50pm

Moved
Moved from Hydrophorinae.

This is a Japanese species that stowed away on boats.
… John F. Carr, 13 January, 2014 - 8:50pm

Moved
Moved from Longlegged Flies.
… John F. Carr, 25 July, 2012 - 8:51pm

Moved
Moved from Flies.
… John F. Carr, 1 July, 2012 - 3:06pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… John F. Carr, 22 May, 2012 - 7:13pm

Hydrophorinae?
My guess is Hydrophorinae.
… John F. Carr, 22 April, 2012 - 9:24am

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