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| Stephen |
Posted on 09-08-2006 14:47
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The best, slightly educated guess I can come up with is subfamily Stenopogoninae in Asilidae. That's based mostly on coloration which I know isn't the best way to identify insects. Any ID guidance will be appreciated! Only one view this time. Open area near woodlands, West Virginia, USA. 16 July 2005. --Stephen Stephen Cresswell www.americaninsects.net |
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| Eric Fisher |
Posted on 10-08-2006 19:35
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Stephen, This is a sp. of Atomosia (tribe Atomosiini, usually placed in Laphriinae but sometimes treated as a separate subfamily). It probably is A. puella (Wied.) - the commonest eastern U.S. Atomosia sp.; but it could also be A. glabrata (Say) - another widespread (though somewhat less common) e. U.S. fly. These two cannot be distinguished based on the photo. Regards, Eric. |
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| Stephen |
Posted on 10-08-2006 20:40
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Thanks very much, Eric, I really appreciate your taking the time to make this ID.
--Stephen Stephen Cresswell www.americaninsects.net |
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but don't see the image in the post.
