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Hi Angus & All, Oct 19, 2006
The antenna with arista and predominant development of the
mesothorax point without doubt to fly. I don't recognize it, but it
looks like a great model for learning fly parts.
From guesswork, Syrpidae would be likely based of color pattern &
location. Thumbing through Nearctic Diptera, I see that many Syrpids
have eyes nearly as large in lateral view as the head and _Cheilosia
sialia_ has a bristle on the dorsum of the pedicel.
Yt, Dave Webster, Kentville
Angus MacLean wrote:
> I believe I can see the haltere on this creature, so a fly, but the
> abdomen is so oddly shaped (like a wasp) and brightly coloured that I
> wonder. Unfortunately I was only able to get this one photo before it
> flew. Does anyone know what it is?
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=273483144&size=m
>
> The abdomen suggests a Robber Fly but the wings appear too small/frail.
>
> Thanks,
> Angus
>
>
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