Alien insect? I found these guy in my wall. What is it, some kind of fly or what? As you can see, I'm an expert in insects :mrgreen: :lol:...

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Alien insect?

Aug 14, 2014 01:11:52 #

jlrivera Loc: Round Lake, Illinois

I found these guy in my wall. What is it, some kind of fly or what? As you can see, I'm an expert in insects :mrgreen: :lol:

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Aug 14, 2014 01:46:31 #

ArtzDarkroom Loc: Near Disneyland-Orange County, California

Try using this site to identify it.

http://www.insectidentification.org

Aug 15, 2014 06:28:18 #

docshark Loc: Millersville, PA

It is a Robber Fly also known as an Assassin Fly from the family Asilidae.
Hope this helps. Have a great day!
Doc

Aug 15, 2014 07:07:45 #

Mr. B Loc: eastern Connecticut

It appears to be a midge, often confused with members of the mosquito family. The flattish stance and bushy antennae are keys.

jlrivera wrote:

I found these guy in my wall. What is it, some kind of fly or what? As you can see, I'm an expert in insects :mrgreen: :lol:

Aug 15, 2014 07:40:40 #

docshark Loc: Millersville, PA

You are right Mr. B I was a little quick on the ID. Robber Flies have very small antenna.

Aug 15, 2014 07:47:11 #

jlrivera Loc: Round Lake, Illinois

docshark wrote:

It is a Robber Fly also known as an Assassin Fly from the family Asilidae.
Hope this helps. Have a great day!
Doc

Thanks Doc!

Aug 15, 2014 07:47:45 #

jlrivera Loc: Round Lake, Illinois

Mr. B wrote:

It appears to be a midge, often confused with members of the mosquito family. The flattish stance and bushy antennae are keys.

Thanks Mr. B

Aug 15, 2014 08:03:42 #

Mr. B Loc: eastern Connecticut

My pleasure.

jlrivera wrote:

Thanks Mr. B

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