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Black Fly Mating Behavior? (Video)

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Photo by misako
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Description:

I believe these flies are exhibiting mating behavior in a pumpkin blossom. I have also attached a video. I do not know the species of the flies--they were about 3-4mm.
http://youtu.be/iibMkhbwON8

Habitat:

Urban veggie garden

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