Posted by Bruce Marlin on 16-01-2005 20:57
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Photographed May 18, near Chicago IL USA. This fly was hanging out on some type of fungus - mushrooms? Thanks for any help.
Edited by Bruce Marlin on 16-01-2005 21:01
Posted by Paul Beuk on 16-01-2005 21:30
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Hello Bruce,
This is a species of
Suillia, family Heleomyzidae. They are found on many kinds of decaying organic matter, both of plants and animals. So you can find them near compost, rotting fungi, dung, carrion, etc.
Posted by Bruce Marlin on 16-01-2005 22:29
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Paul, you are a treasure! Thanks.
--Bruce