possible genus Cryptotreta
The shape of the wings on this species is very suggestive of the genus Cryptotreta. There is a PDF document
on California fruit flies here (see page 109).
I consider myself very lucky when I encounter a fruit fly. These little things are very
tiny and some have beautiful patterns on their wings. They usually don't hold still very
long but this one was in a contemplative mood, I guess. I found it at the North Arm
Viewing Area of Pineview Reservoir, Weber County, Utah. © Carol Davis, 8-2-2009
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