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Hybomitra microcephala?
Copyright © 2008 tom murray

Hybomitra microcephala?
Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
August 2, 2008

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Hybomitra microcephala? Hybomitra microcephala?
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Contributed by tom murray on 29 August, 2008 - 6:30pm
Last updated 2 January, 2009 - 2:11pm

These eyes make me not dislik
These eyes make me not dislike horseflies. Beautiful.
… DRStiehl, 29 August, 2008 - 10:22pm login or register to post comments

 
The eyes have it
Horse flies and deer flies have wonderful patterns and colors to their eyes. It almost makes them likable, until they bite.
… tom murray, 29 August, 2008 - 11:08pm login or register to post comments

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