Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Stratiomyidae, no, how about Xylophagidae?
Posted by Stephen on 17-07-2011 12:30
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16 July 2011, in the mountainous forest, West Virginia USA. The fly measured 10.8 mm. Overall appearance reminds me of Ptecticus trivittatus but doesn't seem to match that species.
Edited by Stephen on 17-07-2011 19:11
Posted by Stephen on 17-07-2011 12:31
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View #2.
Posted by Stephen on 17-07-2011 12:32
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View #3.
Posted by Tony Irwin on 17-07-2011 16:24
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Wing venation not right for Stratiomyidae - I think this is
Dialysis (Xylophagidae)
Posted by Stephen on 17-07-2011 19:10
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Thanks, Tony, a new family for me. My wife and I went to a wonderful habitat yesterday but somehow this was the only insect I found that I felt like photographing. I had hoped it was something interesting.
Dialysis? That word makes my kidneys hurt.
I'll change the title of the post.
Posted by Paul Beuk on 17-07-2011 21:40
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For the Gallery, if confirmed.