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Orange County Bee Fly Archives #196 - Chrysanthrax vanus
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Orange County Bee Fly Archives #196 - Chrysanthrax vanus
James Dilley Greenbelt Preserve, Laguna Beach, Orange County, California, USA
September 10, 2008
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Contributed by Ron Hemberger on 11 September, 2008 - 10:39pm
Last updated 21 September, 2008 - 2:40pm

Moved
Moved from Bee Flies.
… Ron Hemberger, 13 September, 2008 - 9:55am login or register to post comments

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I think: C. vanus.
… Andy Calderwood, 12 September, 2008 - 9:11pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks.
I waffled between C. novus and C. vanus. Will post a better shot soon and may frass this one. This is a tough fly to shoot due to color of wings and body, plus a furtive nature.
… Ron Hemberger, 12 September, 2008 - 11:53pm login or register to post comments

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