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Therevidae (Stiletto Flies)

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Here is a video of a female Stiletto Fly ovipositing.
(mohamed moumaris Science and Technology Youtube channel)

Links: iNaturalist; Wikipedia; BugGuide; University of Illinois

Thereva sp.

21 Jul 2024
View on iNaturalist

On ground next to compost

This female appeared to be ovipositing in the ground.

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