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Golden Backed Snipe Fly This is a picture of a Golden Backed Snipe Fly on the North Tract of the Patuxent Research Refuge near Fort Meade, Maryland. Chrysopilus thoracicus,Geotagged,Golden-backed Snipe Fly,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Golden Backed Snipe Fly

This is a picture of a Golden Backed Snipe Fly on the North Tract of the Patuxent Research Refuge near Fort Meade, Maryland.

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Chrysopilus thoracicus, the golden-backed snipe fly, is a species of snipe flies in the family Rhagionidae. It is usually found in woodland areas of the eastern part of North America.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Matthew Beziat
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By Matthew Beziat

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Uploaded May 21, 2021. Captured May 20, 2021 14:08 in New Marsh Trail, Laurel, MD 20724, USA.
  • SM-G991U
  • f/1.8
  • 1/1s
  • ISO40
  • 5.4mm