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Vinegar Fly

Drosophila sp.

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Tiny fly. Yellowish brown thorax and ventral abdomen. Dark dorsal abdomen, clear wings, red eyes.

Habitat:

Compost pile in yard.

Notes:

Pushed the limit with my macro.

Reference Links:

Genus Drosophila - BugGuide.Net

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