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Stilt-Legged Fly

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

Strange little fly with long legs and a small head, about 8 mm long. Family Micropezidae. Many species of this family mimic wasps or ants.

Habitat:

Forest and secondary growth under the San Cristobal Bridge on the Highway between San Cristobal de Las Casas and Tuxtla Gutierrez, km 25, 1,500 meters.

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Micropezidae

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PublishedSeptember 29, 2013

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