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Beefly ? - Villa
Copyright © 2007 Beth Sands

Beefly ? - Villa
Livermore, Alameda County, California, USA
August 18, 2007
Size: 3/8 "
This fly looks like a golden jewel from farther away . It is hard to sneak up on and get a photo and I am not sure how it flies ... hover or zoom ? It is very fast though . I would guess that it was a Deer fly , but what do I know ... newbie . I rely on expert advice for I.D. Thanks people , Beth

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Contributed by Beth Sands on 18 August, 2007 - 7:00pm
Last updated 7 September, 2007 - 9:49pm

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