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(Mating) Dagger Flies

Rhamphomyia sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Mating black predatory flies with a long, sharp piercing mouthpart which give it its namesake.

Habitat:

Unknown bush in backyard

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
CindyBinghamKeiser
I believe it's calcium or chlorine deposits from the sprinklers. We have some pretty harsh water here and it leaves white stuff on the leaves. This bush is next to a sprinkler.
Gerardo Aizpuru
I have to ask on the edge of the leafs are like very small white drops are this water drops?

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PublishedMarch 9, 2012

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