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Ulidiidae: Delphinia picta [was Tephritidae ? (USA) - 1]
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 n. Illinois.

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 I would guess Delphinia sp. (Picture-winged Flies, Ulidiidae). Check out this thread also.

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 Many thanks!
 
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 Delphinia picta (Ulidiidae). Very common from New England through Illinoy and in the most of the USA and Canada.
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 Thanks, Valery.
 
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 You are welcome!

Please do not forget to change the topics of your postings in the manner "Ulidiidae: Delphinia picta". Thank you!
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