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small, black, fat - Pachygaster atra
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Posted on 13-06-2008 23:03
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Hi,
Today I saw this small black fly running over leaves. It looked like a short, very fat ant. I have no idea where to put it, so please help me!
Thanks, Sundew
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Pachygaster atra female (Stratiomyidae).
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Many thanks, Gabor, for identifying my funny fly. Stratiomyidae is a family I'm still not familiar with, but I'm learning! This one I'll know forever Grin!
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