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Mydas fly on buckwheat - Nemomydas
Copyright © 2009 Ron Hemberger

Mydas fly on buckwheat - Nemomydas
Riley Wilderness Park, Coto de Caza, Orange County, California, USA
May 20, 2009

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Contributed by Ron Hemberger on 20 May, 2009 - 10:14pm

Spectacular!
The colors on this fly are mind-blowing...
… Harsi S. Parker, 21 May, 2009 - 1:56am

 
Hope you get a shot at one, Harsi.
Coloration reminds me of paper wasps, but is actually more vivid in the fly.
… Ron Hemberger, 21 May, 2009 - 11:48am

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