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Chrysopilus taking off (sort of) - Chrysopilus - male
Copyright © 2008 John R. Maxwell

Chrysopilus taking off (sort of) - Chrysopilus - Male
Marlton, Burlington County, New Jersey, USA
June 5, 2008
Size: Maybe around 5.5 mm?
LOOP -


Finally squeeze all of the air together almost the way a circus seal "claps" its flippers. LIFT-OFF!

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Contributed by John R. Maxwell on 29 June, 2008 - 6:50pm

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