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Horse fly ? - Tabanus punctifer - female
Copyright © 2008 Beth Sands

Horse fly ? - Tabanus punctifer - Female
Livermore, Alameda County, California, USA
July 23, 2008
Size: 1"
I think this is a horse fly because it is so big . I found it on a reed by the creek laying eggs . It was hard to get a good shot as it was breezy . I have not seen such a big fly in a long time , so I guess there is not that many of them around . I only got one photo , then she was done laying her eggs and flew away . Thanks for any comments , Beth
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Contributed by Beth Sands on 23 July, 2008 - 9:36pm
Last updated 12 August, 2008 - 2:14am

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