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Identification needed - adult Bolivia
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 This picture was taken on April 17th. The picture was taken in the Bolivian Dry Valleys at about 1800 m asl. I would very much appreciate any help, the family already would be helpful to me.
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 Wing pattern resembles Paracantha (Tephritidae).
 
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 Thanks John!
 
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 John Smit showed before an amazing Paracantha pavonina here:
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