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Tiger Fly (Coenosia humilis)
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Copyright © 2005
Devin Carroll
Tiger fly eating midge -
Coenosia humilis
Caruthers, Fresno County, California, USA
April 28, 2005
Tiger flies hold their prey beneath them while sucking the juice. It takes about 15-30 minutes. This one is eating a small midge.
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Contributed by
Devin Carroll
on 30 April, 2005 - 10:55pm
Last updated 14 February, 2007 - 4:53pm
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Keith Bayless
, 14 February, 2007 - 4:53pm
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