Hilara sp. (Balloon Fly).
 
 
 
Photo: 03/30/17, 9 pm.


There are 50 described species of balloon flies in North America. The genus belongs to the family Empididae which includes small to medium sized flies that are usually elongated and mostly dark colored. 
 
 
bug guide (this photo):
http://bugguide.net/node/view/1351747