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Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Possible Muscidae or Anthomyiidae? British Columbia, Canada

Posted by thomasbarbin on 26-11-2015 19:28

I was hoping an ID might be possible with this picture, I don't believe I have any photos of the wings but I will check later today. Others have suggested it may be Muscidae or Anthomyiidae.
This fly was found on October 8, 2015 around 3:30pm near a small man-made pond in Victoria, BC, Canada.
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Posted by John Carr on 26-11-2015 20:24

Possibly Hylemya alcathoe, which seems to be very common along the west coast. This based on plumose arista and red legs. I am not with my books today.

Posted by thomasbarbin on 26-11-2015 21:43

Thank you John! I appreciate your help.