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Photo#642712
Small Black Fly - Reticulitermes

Small Black Fly - Reticulitermes
Gambrills , Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA
May 16, 2012
Size: 4 mm (body)
Ephemeral. Many flying around during the day, many lying dead by early evening. I am including the admittedly poor ventral view in hopes that the shape and segmentation of the abdomen may help in identifying.

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Small Black Fly - Reticulitermes Small Black Fly - Reticulitermes

Moved

Moved
Moved from ID Request.

Termite
See info here.

 
OK, Agreed
This species: http://bugguide.net/node/view/332905. I had not realized they were so ephemeral. Not prevalent on Tuesday, out in force on Wednesday, dead by Wednesday afternoon.

Thanks to all!

 
Termite?
Hmmm. Perhaps, but this animal doesn't resemble any termite that I have seen in person or in photographs in any way beyond the usual things that many insects have in common. Thanks!

 
Agree this is a termite sexua
Agree this is a termite sexual.

 
Termite Sexual
Thanks for taking time to reply. What does "termite sexual" mean, please? Thanks!

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