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8008583 - Mydas tibialis
Copyright © 2008 Rob Curtis

8008583 - Mydas tibialis
Sand Ridge SF, Illinois, USA
August 27, 2008
Size: ~1 1/2"
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Contributed by Rob Curtis on 4 September, 2008 - 5:42pm
Last updated 4 September, 2008 - 10:50pm

Moved
Moved from Flies.
… john and jane balaban, 4 September, 2008 - 10:50pm login or register to post comments

Makes us think of Mydas,
, but wait for an expert.
… john and jane balaban, 4 September, 2008 - 6:20pm login or register to post comments

 
Mydas tibialis.
Pretty distinctive species. Their loud, droning flight and large size makes them intimidating even when you 'know' they are harmless:-)
… Eric R. Eaton, 4 September, 2008 - 6:25pm login or register to post comments

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