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fly - Ligyra gazophylax
Copyright © 2009 Chris Mallory

fly - Ligyra gazophylax
El Dorado Nature Center, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA
June 24, 2009
Size: approx 1 inch wingspan
One of the largest flies Ive ever seen.
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Contributed by Chris Mallory on 24 June, 2009 - 6:46pm
Last updated 25 June, 2009 - 12:13am

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Very pretty image of a gorgeous fly, Chris!
… Harsi S. Parker, 25 June, 2009 - 12:14am login or register to post comments

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This is California's only Ligyra: L. gazophylax. I love this genus. They're mostly huge and spectacular.
… Andy Calderwood, 24 June, 2009 - 7:15pm login or register to post comments

 
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Spectacular indeed. Thanks for the ID Andy.
… Chris Mallory, 24 June, 2009 - 7:19pm login or register to post comments

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