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Banana Stalk Fly

Neriidae

Photo by starleaf
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Field Notes

Description:

I think I've only seen this type of long-legged insect (fly?) 2 or 3 times to date.

*Thanks to ChunXingWong for helping out in the ID.*

Habitat:

Back porch @ mid-day.

Reference Links:

Neriidae

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
starleaf
Thank you for the ID. Really appreciate your help.
ChunXingWong
This fly is called the Banana Stalk Fly (Neriidae)

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Arthropods Below The Wind - Sabah
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PublishedDecember 12, 2011

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