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Beefly. - Exoprosopa caliptera
Copyright © 2009 Beth Sands

Beefly. - Exoprosopa caliptera
Tuolomne meadows , Yosemite , California, USA
August 1, 2009
Size: 5/8 "
I had seen this large fly before in Manteca with no elevation and it seemed to thrive in the 8000 foot elevation in the meadow . It looks like the same type as the Arizona entry a few days ago , so I thought I would post it . It has luminous wings with beautiful patterns and certainly is a head-turner . Thanks for any comments , sincerely Beth
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Contributed by Beth Sands on 8 August, 2009 - 9:17am
Last updated 11 September, 2009 - 9:24am

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… Abigail M. Parker, 11 September, 2009 - 9:24am login or register to post comments

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… Abigail M. Parker, 5 September, 2009 - 9:55pm login or register to post comments

Looks like this one: Exoprosopa caliptera

Quite a distinctive fly, but I don't know for certain whether there are others like it. If you haven't received expert commentary here after a few days, please move post to Bee Flies for further scrutiny. Nice find, Beth!
… Ron Hemberger, 8 August, 2009 - 2:24pm login or register to post comments

 
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Good ID. Look at other postings of this sp for ID keys. There are several similar sp.
… Andy Calderwood, 10 September, 2009 - 9:50pm login or register to post comments

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