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Black Scavenger Fly
Nemopoda sp.
44.1726, -94.1197
Field Notes
Description:
This tiny fly is ant-like in appearance and is about 2 mm in length. Abdomen in constricted at the waist. Has large red eyes.
Habitat:
Usually found around dung, where it lays eggs and on which its larvae feed in or near deciduous forests.
Reference Links:
Family Sepsidae - Black Scavenger Flies - BugGuide.Net
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 5, 2013
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