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Mystery - Tabanus
Copyright © 2006 Isaiah

Mystery - Tabanus
Newport News, Virginia, USA
May 29, 2006
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Contributed by Isaiah on 31 May, 2006 - 7:25am
Last updated 31 May, 2006 - 6:26pm

Egg mass.
Believe it or not, this is an egg mass of a horse fly in the genus Tabanus. Nice observation! I think we have a couple more images in our guide pages for Tabanus.
… Eric R. Eaton, 31 May, 2006 - 1:36pm login or register to post comments

 
Nice to be given a choice
I'll choose not to believe. Bit early in the year for Tabanus my money is on Hybomitra. Possibly splitting hairs but I guess you would object to me calling all your wasps "Yellowjackets".
The most probable candidate is Hybomitra lasiophthalma.
… Tony-2, 31 May, 2006 - 6:31pm login or register to post comments

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