tristanmcknight's Identifications

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3 photos

What

Robber Flies (Family Asilidae)

Observer

brookewagner

Date

July 26, 2024 08:15 AM PDT

Place

Farm Hills, Redwood City, CA, USA (Google, OSM)
Asilinae - Photo (c) Steve Reekie, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Steve Reekie
tristanmcknight's ID: Subfamily Asilinae, a member of Robber Flies (Family Asilidae)
Added on July 26, 2024
Leading

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3 photos

What

Subfamily Asilinae

Observer

dstaples

Date

July 25, 2024 09:28 AM MDT

Place

Billings, MT 59101, USA (Google, OSM)
Hammertails - Photo (c) Greg Lasley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Greg Lasley
tristanmcknight's ID: Hammertails (Genus Efferia)
Added on July 26, 2024
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2 photos

What

Bee Flies (Family Bombyliidae)

Observer

orinthia_s

Date

July 11, 2024 04:14 PM PDT

Place

Sequoia National Park, Three Rivers, CA, US (Google, OSM)
Bee Flies - Photo (c) Kurt Hennige, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Kurt Hennige
tristanmcknight's ID: Bee Flies (Family Bombyliidae)
Added on July 25, 2024
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2 photos

What

Subfamily Leptogastrinae

Observer

vcmmm

Date

August 15, 2021 12:10 AM CEST

Place

40143 Marugán, Segovia, Spain (Google, OSM)
Slender Robberflies - Photo (c) bugologist2, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
tristanmcknight's ID: Slender Robberflies (Genus Leptogaster)
Added on July 25, 2024
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What

Robber Flies (Family Asilidae)

Observer

gary170

Date

July 14, 2024 05:05 PM EDT

Place

Roxbury, NY 12474, USA (Google, OSM)
Eastern Yellow-backed Laphria - Photo (c) Susan J. Hewitt, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Susan J. Hewitt
tristanmcknight's ID: Eastern Yellow-backed Laphria (Laphria thoracica)
Added on July 25, 2024
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What

Antlions, Owlflies, and Allies (Suborder Myrmeleontiformia)

Observer

patrickdebeuf

Date

November 19, 2018 07:17 PM +04

Place

Al Batinah, Oman (Google, OSM)
Antlions, Owlflies, and Allies - Photo (c) Kostas Zontanos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Kostas Zontanos
tristanmcknight's ID: Antlions, Owlflies, and Allies (Suborder Myrmeleontiformia)
Added on July 25, 2024
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2 photos

What

Winged and Once-winged Insects (Subclass Pterygota)

Observer

aparkercoffee

Date

July 14, 2024 07:56 PM EDT

Place

Riverside, Indianapolis, IN, USA (Google, OSM)
Hammertails - Photo (c) Greg Lasley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Greg Lasley
tristanmcknight's ID: Hammertails (Genus Efferia)
Added on July 25, 2024
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What

Mydas Flies (Family Mydidae)

Observer

gpotter

Date

July 23, 2024 07:12 PM MST

Place

N 10th St, Phoenix, AZ, US (Google, OSM)
Mydas Flies - Photo (c) Jean Hort, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Jean Hort
tristanmcknight's ID: Mydas Flies (Family Mydidae)
Added on July 25, 2024
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2 photos

What

Orthorrhaphan Flies (Infraorder Orthorrhapha)

Observer

edgarsalmeronbarrera

Date

July 21, 2024 08:48 AM CST

Place

Tixtla de Guerrero, Gro., México (Google, OSM)
Micropanthers - Photo (c) Thomas Shahan, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Thomas Shahan
tristanmcknight's ID: Micropanthers (Genus Atomosia)
Added on July 25, 2024
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What

Northeastern Hammertail (Efferia aestuans)

Observer

elmslie

Date

July 24, 2024 06:13 PM EDT

Place

Middlesex, CA-ON, CA (Google, OSM)

Description

this guy killed the fly, another pic to upload, this is a side view

Northeastern Hammertail - Photo (c) Dan MacNeal, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Dan MacNeal
tristanmcknight's ID: Northeastern Hammertail (Efferia aestuans)
Added on July 25, 2024
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2 photos

What

Eastern Yellow-backed Laphria (Laphria thoracica)

Observer

bobwolfe1

Date

July 4, 2024

Place

Backyard Garden (Google, OSM)

Description

Feeding on a Japanese Beetle

Eastern Yellow-backed Laphria - Photo (c) Susan J. Hewitt, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Susan J. Hewitt
tristanmcknight's ID: Eastern Yellow-backed Laphria (Laphria thoracica)
Added on July 25, 2024
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What

Winged and Once-winged Insects (Subclass Pterygota)

Observer

kris21497

Date

July 18, 2024 06:57 PM EDT

Place

Marion, OH 43302, USA (Google, OSM)
Bees - Photo (c) Denis Doucet, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Denis Doucet
tristanmcknight's ID: Bees (Epifamily Anthophila)
Added on July 25, 2024
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What

Black-tailed Laphria (Laphria flavicollis)

Observer

candace_pearson

Date

July 20, 2024 02:15 PM EDT

Place

Moccasin Hill, Lincoln, MA, US (Google, OSM)
Bee-mimic Robber Flies - Photo (c) Steve Collins, all rights reserved
tristanmcknight's ID: Bee-mimic Robber Flies (Genus Laphria)
Added on July 25, 2024
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What

Eastern Yellow-backed Laphria (Laphria thoracica)

Observer

omorrill

Date

June 30, 2024 12:13 PM EDT

Place

Smith Rd, Charlton, MA, US (Google, OSM)
Eastern Yellow-backed Laphria - Photo (c) Susan J. Hewitt, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Susan J. Hewitt
tristanmcknight's ID: Eastern Yellow-backed Laphria (Laphria thoracica)
Added on July 25, 2024
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2 photos

What

Eastern Yellow-backed Laphria (Laphria thoracica)

Observer

chdphoto

Date

July 16, 2024 02:50 PM CDT

Place

Stigler Nature Conservancy (Google, OSM)

Description

Stigler Nature Conservancy

Eastern Yellow-backed Laphria - Photo (c) Susan J. Hewitt, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Susan J. Hewitt
tristanmcknight's ID: Eastern Yellow-backed Laphria (Laphria thoracica)
Added on July 25, 2024
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8 photos

What

Eastern Yellow-backed Laphria (Laphria thoracica)

Observer

andricovic

Date

July 2024

Place

Regional Municipality of Waterloo, CA-ON, CA (Google, OSM)
Eastern Yellow-backed Laphria - Photo (c) Susan J. Hewitt, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Susan J. Hewitt
tristanmcknight's ID: Eastern Yellow-backed Laphria (Laphria thoracica)
Added on July 25, 2024
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What

Stichopogon abdominalis

Observer

chaseyb

Date

July 17, 2024 05:12 PM EDT

Place

Manatee County, FL, USA (Google, OSM)
Stichopogon abdominalis - Photo (c) Steve Collins, all rights reserved
tristanmcknight's ID: Stichopogon abdominalis, a member of Robber Flies (Family Asilidae)
Added on July 24, 2024
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2 photos

What

Three-banded Robber Fly (Stichopogon trifasciatus)

Observer

allenwoodliffe

Date

July 23, 2024 11:50 AM EDT

Place

Rondeau Prov Park, Chatham-Kent, ON, Canada (Google, OSM)
Three-banded Robber Fly - Photo (c) Sean McCann, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
tristanmcknight's ID: Three-banded Robber Fly (Stichopogon trifasciatus)
Added on July 24, 2024
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6 photos

What

Shellac-backed Pixie (Tipulogaster glabrata)

Observer

markb1984

Date

July 21, 2024 11:55 AM CDT

Place

St Croix County, WI, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

More photos available if needed for ID.

Shellac-backed Pixie - Photo (c) Alex Harman, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Alex Harman
tristanmcknight's ID: Shellac-backed Pixie (Tipulogaster glabrata)
Added on July 24, 2024
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2 photos

What

Genus Saropogon

Observer

snaillover2006

Date

June 10, 2024 06:14 PM CDT

Place

Colorado River, Smithville, TX, US (Google, OSM)

Description

The bug seemed to be eating the other bug. It had spines on its legs and had translucent wings.

Saropogon - Photo (c) Greg Lasley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Greg Lasley
tristanmcknight's ID: Genus Saropogon, a member of Robber Flies (Family Asilidae)
Added on July 23, 2024
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2 photos

What

Genus Cyrtopogon

Observer

jcsullivan

Date

July 20, 2024 02:20 PM PDT

Place

Lane County, OR, USA (Google, OSM)
Cyrtopogon - Photo (c) Alice Abela, all rights reserved
tristanmcknight's ID: Genus Cyrtopogon, a member of Robber Flies (Family Asilidae)
Added on July 23, 2024
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What

Subfamily Asilinae

Observer

davidemartin

Date

July 22, 2024 10:55 AM MDT

Place

Golden Gate Canyon, Golden, CO 80403, USA (Google, OSM)
Asilinae - Photo (c) Steve Reekie, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Steve Reekie
tristanmcknight's ID: Subfamily Asilinae, a member of Robber Flies (Family Asilidae)
Added on July 23, 2024
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3 photos

What

Bladetails (Genus Machimus)

Observer

salmonskyview

Date

July 10, 2024 01:59 PM PDT

Place

1160 The Strand, Gabriola, BC V0R 1X5, Canada (Google, OSM)
Bladetails - Photo (c) Marcello Consolo, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
tristanmcknight's ID: Bladetails (Genus Machimus)
Added on July 23, 2024
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3 photos

What

Bees (Epifamily Anthophila)

Observer

mmealy

Date

June 8, 2024 03:27 PM EDT

Place

Sterling Rd, Harrisburg, PA, US (Google, OSM)
Bees - Photo (c) Denis Doucet, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Denis Doucet
tristanmcknight's ID: Bees (Epifamily Anthophila)
Added on July 22, 2024
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2 photos

What

Subfamily Asilinae

Observer

wkent

Date

July 18, 2024 02:20 PM MSK

Place

Канашский р-н, Чувашская Респ., Россия (Google, OSM)
Asilinae - Photo (c) Steve Reekie, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Steve Reekie
tristanmcknight's ID: Subfamily Asilinae, a member of Robber Flies (Family Asilidae)
Added on July 21, 2024
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What

Northeastern Hammertail (Efferia aestuans)

Observer

bdan1978

Date

July 21, 2024 09:11 AM EDT

Place

Barneys Joy Rd, South Dartmouth, MA, US (Google, OSM)
Northeastern Hammertail - Photo (c) Dan MacNeal, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Dan MacNeal
tristanmcknight's ID: Northeastern Hammertail (Efferia aestuans)
Added on July 21, 2024
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Photos / Sounds

What

Genus Polacantha

Observer

sambiology

Date

July 20, 2024 11:59 PM CDT

Place

Garland, TX, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

What a great start of national moth week! We blacklighted at Spring Creek Forest Preserve in Garland, and over 100 people showed up to celebrate bugs! :) Spotted quite a few neat bugs this evening. :)

Polacantha - Photo (c) Greg Lasley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Greg Lasley
tristanmcknight's ID: Genus Polacantha, a member of Robber Flies (Family Asilidae)
Added on July 21, 2024
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What

Complex Laphria canis

Observer

andrewdressel

Date

July 21, 2024 08:35 AM CDT

Place

Milwaukee, WI, USA (Google, OSM)
Laphria canis - Photo (c) Stuart Tingley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Stuart Tingley
tristanmcknight's ID: Complex Laphria canis, a member of Bee-mimic Robber Flies (Genus Laphria)
Added on July 21, 2024
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What

Gnat Ogres (Genus Holcocephala)

Observer

andrewdressel

Date

July 21, 2024 06:53 AM CDT

Place

Estabrook Park, WI, USA (Google, OSM)
Gnat Ogres - Photo (c) Katja Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY)
tristanmcknight's ID: Gnat Ogres (Genus Holcocephala)
Added on July 21, 2024
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What

Bumble Bees (Genus Bombus)

Observer

sydneyw1217

Date

July 17, 2024 11:11 AM MDT

Place

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Native to the western part of the United States. Was caught and released at a pollinator garden on Colorado State University’s campus. Was pollinating and then was beating wings and buzzing while in the tube.

Bees - Photo (c) Denis Doucet, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Denis Doucet
tristanmcknight's ID: Bees (Epifamily Anthophila)
Added on July 21, 2024
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