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Fly With White Eyestripe - Stomoxys calcitrans
Copyright © 2007 David Brady

Fly With White Eyestripe - Stomoxys calcitrans
Saratoga Springs, Utah County, Utah, USA
August 10, 2007
Size: 6-8mm
These flies are dirt common out here, and get called everything from houseflies to deerflies. Just curious as to proper nomenclature and/or species.
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Contributed by David Brady on 10 August, 2007 - 7:37pm
Last updated 29 August, 2007 - 6:01pm

Looks like a
Stable Fly Stomoxys calcitrans. Compare:
… Stephen Luk, 10 August, 2007 - 7:42pm login or register to post comments

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