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Mydas fly - Mydas clavatus - male
Copyright © 2007 Donna K Race

Mydas fly - Mydas clavatus - Male
Doddridge County, West Virginia, USA
June 26, 2007
Size: about 1 1/2"
I'm fairly certain of this ID, but would appreciate confirmation. Is it a female (I have a closer view of the face if needed)? It appeared to have a broken wing, but flew away.

Thanks!

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Mydas fly - Mydas clavatus - male Mydas fly - Mydas clavatus
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Contributed by Donna K Race on 26 June, 2007 - 3:29pm
Last updated 26 June, 2007 - 8:16pm

Mydas
I think the females are marked more wasplike and banded. Male.
… Herschel Raney, 26 June, 2007 - 5:54pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks for the confirmation, Herschel...
and the sexual marking information.
… Donna K Race, 26 June, 2007 - 8:14pm login or register to post comments

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