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Fly along a stream in West Virginia mountains
Stephen
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Posted on 02-02-2008 12:05
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This fly was on a rock alongside a fast-flowing river in the mountains, West Virginia USA.

Date 4 July 2007, size not recorded.

ID help appreciated!
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Tachypeza (Hybotidae)
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Hybotidae I think. It might be a species of the genus Tachypeza, but let's wait for the experts opinion.
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Kahis was to quick againSmile
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Hi,
Tachypeza is O.K. Unfortunately, it is impossible to identify the species.
All the best,
Igor
 
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