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Medfly for California in May - Ceratitis capitata - male
Copyright © 2007 Ron Hemberger

Medfly for California in May - Ceratitis capitata - Male
Fullerton Arboretum, Fullerton, Orange County, California, USA
May 22, 2007

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Contributed by Ron Hemberger on 23 May, 2007 - 12:25am

Amazing!
What a great shot, Ron!
… Kenneth Dwain Harrelson, 23 May, 2007 - 3:38am login or register to post comments

 
Fascinating subject
These flies are on the small side, but after you've seen one, they're recognizeable from a distance because of their distinctive shape and posture. I've seen four totally, and this is the first that posed. I had no idea the eyes were like this.
… Ron Hemberger, 23 May, 2007 - 10:40am login or register to post comments

fly
what a wonderful mug shot... i do enjoy those.
… edward trammel, 23 May, 2007 - 12:35am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks, edward
I love 'em too. Assume you've seen Tony Thomas' horse flies, my facial faves.
… Ron Hemberger, 23 May, 2007 - 1:08am login or register to post comments

 
horse flies
those are some great ones... as well as many of the robbers from the Stricklands
… edward trammel, 23 May, 2007 - 10:47pm login or register to post comments

 
Good tip on the robbers.
Thanks, edward, I'll check them out, making sure to leave my wallet behind.

(Written a little later) Actually, I thought your Ommatius was best of breed.
… Ron Hemberger, 24 May, 2007 - 10:40am login or register to post comments

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