Family Sciomyzidae
According to How to Know the Insects by Roger Bland, larvae of Marsh Flies feed on aquatic insects such as
snails and slugs so they are considered a beneficial insect and are often introduced into an area for pest control.
This one was lounging on on long grass at Bear River MBR in Box Elder County, Utah. © Carol Davis 7-12-2009
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