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Dance fly

Empis sp.

Photo by KarenL
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35.8975, -86.8911

Field Notes

Description:

Empis is a genus of dance fly, in the fly family Empididae.

Habitat:

Semi rural.

Reference Links:

Empis sp. ? - Rhamphomyia - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
KarenL
Thanks Francis! No I don't use PS or any other photo software, just the limited editing capabilities of iphoto that came with my mac. I don't like to manipulate my images much - just crop, & sharpen or lighten a little where they need it.

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