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Asilidae (Robber Flies)
Robber flies mating
Blephariceridae (Net-winged Midges)
Net-winged midge larvae, top
Net-winged midge larvae, bottom. The dark, round discs are the suction cups.
Net-winged midge pupa
Net-winged midge pupae in creek.
Bombyliidae (Bee Flies)
Is there anything more adorable than this little bee fly? I think not!
Cecidomyiidae (Bloodworms)
Creosote gall
Chironomidae (Bloodworms)
Bloodworms, larvae of the non-biting midges
Fly
Mydidae (Midas Flies)
Midas fly
Simuliidae (Black Flies)
Black fly larva
Syrphidae (Hover Flies)
A fly, specifically a cactus fly (Copestylum isabellina)
Hover fly
Toxomerus pollitus hover fly
Hover fly, one of about 100 photos I took of them while practicing using my flash.
Tipulidae (Crane Flies)
Crane Fly
Crane fly, top view
Crane fly, side view
Crane fly halteres. Notice also the v shape on the thorax!
Crane fly mouthparts
Crane fly larva
Crane fly
Unidentified Flies
Fly
Fly eyes
A fly with large eyes and aristate antennae
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