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Horse Fly - Tabanus quinquevittatus - female
Copyright © 2007 Bob Moul

Horse Fly - Tabanus quinquevittatus - Female
Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA
July 19, 2007
Size: 1"
Tabanus quinquevittatus.?? Green eyes with one stripe. The rust colored back and abdomen have me puzzled. Is this the correct ID?

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Horse Fly - Tabanus quinquevittatus - female Horse Fly - Tabanus quinquevittatus - female
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Contributed by Bob Moul on 21 July, 2007 - 9:05pm
Last updated 22 July, 2007 - 8:19am

Wow
great colors!
… Robin McLeod, 21 July, 2007 - 9:20pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks
But is the ID correct? :) Do you know if it is?
… Bob Moul, 21 July, 2007 - 9:22pm login or register to post comments

 
Yes
ID is correct, not a male but a female.
… Tony-2, 22 July, 2007 - 7:34am login or register to post comments

 
FLY
Thanks Tony. Appreciate your confirmation. I'll move.
… Bob Moul, 22 July, 2007 - 8:17am login or register to post comments

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