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mgarr Hanover Twp., PA(Zone 6a) Nov 08, 2009

This could be atachinid fly but i'm not sure what kind. Can anyone help me out?

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mgarr Hanover Twp., PA(Zone 6a) Nov 08, 2009

Here is a closer look.

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV Nov 08, 2009

This is indeed in the family Tachinidae, all of which are parasitic on other arthropods. Although this does resemble those in the genus Leschenaultia (see http://tinyurl.com/ylermq5 for an example), I would be very hesitant to put a specific name on it.

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mgarr Hanover Twp., PA(Zone 6a) Nov 09, 2009

Thank you :)

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