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Ant fly

Family Sepsidae

Photo by RachaelB
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Field Notes

Description:

Flies in this family are small and ant-like. Their wings are clear and usually have a small dark spot on wing near apex. They have the habit of continuously waving the wings when at rest. Adults usually found in swarm near the breeding places. Their larvae live mainly in mammal faeces.

Habitat:

Backyard.

Notes:

Very small, about 5mm long.

Reference Links:

Ant Fly - Family Sepsidae

Species ID Suggestions

Ant Fly

Family Sepsidae

Reference Link
CindyBinghamKeiser
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Comments (3)
RachaelB
Yep, just found that site, thanks Cindy.
CindyBinghamKeiser
A similar fly to yours is at http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_flies/Sepsidae.htm and is called an Ant Fly as opposed to black scavenger flies or ensign flies per Wikipedia.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2012

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