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Grooming - Hermetia illucens
Copyright © 2005 Sean McCann

Grooming - Hermetia illucens
Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida, USA
November 19, 2005
Check out the over-the-abdomen action of the hind legs!

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Contributed by Sean McCann on 20 November, 2005 - 6:05pm

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