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Stephen
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Posted on 24-09-2006 12:15
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Not sure what to make of this fly; Chloropidae, maybe?

Length 2.75 mm. On squash plant. Grass and grass clippings nearby. Not far from woodland. West Virginia USA. Photographed on 22 September 2006.

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Posted on 24-09-2006 13:28
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Hi Stephen,

That would also be my guess. So I think you ar right!

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