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Robber Fly 0612 - Cerotainia
Copyright © 2007 Steve Nanz

Robber Fly 0612 - Cerotainia
Queens, New York, USA
July 14, 2007
Atomosia puella perhaps?
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Contributed by Steve Nanz on 2 August, 2007 - 5:16am
Last updated 23 August, 2007 - 11:32pm

robber
Cerotainia?
… edward trammel, 2 August, 2007 - 8:48pm login or register to post comments

 
Cerotainia macrocera?
Thanks Edward. I think you're right. I should have looked further.

C. albipilosa and C. macrocera both look pretty good. The time of year seems to fit C. macrocera better although the hairs are very pale. I added another shot taken from a slighly higher angle and it appears even whiter and hairier.
… Steve Nanz, 3 August, 2007 - 3:54am login or register to post comments

 
These two
Can be hell to separate under different defined lighting conditions.
… Herschel Raney, 5 August, 2007 - 5:44pm login or register to post comments

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