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Mydas Fly (Mydas tibialis)
Photo#221785
Copyright © 2008
Rob Curtis
8008583 -
Mydas tibialis
Sand Ridge SF, Illinois, USA
August 27, 2008
Size: ~1 1/2"
Contributed by
Rob Curtis
on 4 September, 2008 - 5:42pm
Last updated 4 September, 2008 - 10:50pm
Moved
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john and jane balaban
, 4 September, 2008 - 10:50pm
Makes us think of Mydas,
, but wait for an expert.
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john and jane balaban
, 4 September, 2008 - 6:20pm
Mydas tibialis.
Pretty distinctive species. Their loud, droning flight and large size makes them intimidating even when you 'know' they are harmless:-)
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Eric R. Eaton
, 4 September, 2008 - 6:25pm