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leaf petiole. Almost as soon as one was caught, another would alight. 

 When the leaf was turned accidently so that the petiole no longer 

 stood up, no more specimens could be found until the leaf was returned 

 to its original position. 



Literature Cited 



Robinson, Harold 



1964. A synopsis of the Dolichopodidae (Diptera) of the Southeastern 

 United States and adjacent regions. Misc. Publ. Ent. Soc. 

 America, vol. 4, pp. 103-192. 



