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Thick headed fly ?
Copyright © 2007 Beth Sands

Thick headed fly ?
Manteca, San joaquin County, California, USA
October 28, 2007
Size: 1/2 "
This is an odd looking fellow . He looks like a Wasp , but his eyes look like a fly ... is it a thick headed fly ? I found it on Coyote bush frolicking with all the other bees and Wasps . Thanks for any help in identification , Beth / the lighting was bad and hard to get a good photo .
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Contributed by Beth Sands on 28 October, 2007 - 5:58pm
Last updated 6 December, 2007 - 4:23pm

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… Eric R. Eaton, 6 December, 2007 - 4:23pm login or register to post comments

Yes, it's a thick-headed fly
See that small "ping pong paddle" shaped thing in front of the wing? Those are called halteres and are found only on flies.
… Ron Hemberger, 28 October, 2007 - 7:32pm login or register to post comments

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