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Tachinid - Zelia
Copyright © 2007 Ron Hemberger

Tachinid - Zelia
Riley Wilderness Park, Coto De Caza, Orange County, California, USA
April 4, 2007
I was thinking "fle*sh fly", but knew that was wrong because of the lack of three substantial stripes on the thorax. Then I saw Joe's ID on this post...
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Contributed by Ron Hemberger on 5 April, 2007 - 10:14pm

Damn! I'm good.
Damn! I'm good.
… Joe, Entomologist (in training), 5 April, 2007 - 11:46pm login or register to post comments

 
Yes, but reel yourself in a little.
I shutter when I imagine what could happen when "methinks" meets "green lynx". The Seussification of Bug Guide!
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