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Large blue-winged fly - side view - Mydas clavatus
Copyright © 2007 Kris Light

Large blue-winged fly - side view - Mydas clavatus
Oak Ridge, Anderson County, Tennessee, USA
June 12, 2007
Size: 1-1/2"
This is a close-up of the head and blurred view of the abdomen of the fly. Both the male and female had an orange and white segment on their abdomens.

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Large blue-winged fly - Mydas clavatus Large blue-winged fly - side view - Mydas clavatus
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Contributed by Kris Light on 12 June, 2007 - 8:27pm
Last updated 12 June, 2007 - 9:31pm

Thanks, Philip! The kids at c
Thanks, Philip! The kids at camp will be glad to know what this is!
… Kris Light, 12 June, 2007 - 9:15pm login or register to post comments

Mydas clavatus
This is Mydas clavatus Mydas Fly.

… Philip Chaon, 12 June, 2007 - 8:59pm login or register to post comments

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