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Plunker
Copyright © 2009 Ron Hemberger

Plunker
Riley Wilderness Park, Coto de Caza, Orange County, California, USA
May 20, 2009
A plunker is an insect that plunks down in front of you, usually but not always on the trail. It is contrasted with a plopper, which pretty much does the same thing, but without the slightest trace of elegance.

This one looks like a tiny bee fly to the nekked eye, then turns tachinid-like in the computer.

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Contributed by Ron Hemberger on 21 May, 2009 - 1:21pm
Last updated 21 May, 2009 - 9:16pm

Miltogramminae
Satellite fly
… Matthias Buck, 21 May, 2009 - 7:47pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks a second time.
Now that I've managed to photograph both ends of the fly, I'll try for a top view next time.
… Ron Hemberger, 21 May, 2009 - 9:16pm login or register to post comments

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