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Meromacrus acutus

Photo by tomk3886
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Field Notes

Description:

Black and yellow fly. Red eyes. A wasp or bee mimic.

Habitat:

Found on a walkway next to a marshy lake.

Notes:

This species has aquatic rat-tailed tailed larvae that feed on detritus.

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