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Fly? - Rhagio
Copyright © 2007 Connie Wade

Fly? - Rhagio
Whiskytown, Shasta County, California, USA
April 13, 2007
Size: 1/2 inch
These were buzzing all over the Whiskytown area. Would love to know what this guy is.
Thanks
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Contributed by strikerx98 on 17 April, 2007 - 1:17am
Last updated 17 April, 2007 - 10:19am

Betting
On Snipe Fly, Rhagionidae, might even be in Rhagio. Really fine shot. Whoever is working on the snipe masterwork will want this for their cover.
… Herschel Raney, 17 April, 2007 - 8:46am login or register to post comments

 
Snipe
Thanks for the I.D. When I see this shot I hear, "Born to be wild..." playing in the background.
… strikerx98, 17 April, 2007 - 10:40am login or register to post comments

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