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Light Bee Fly, Take 2 - Lordotus planus - male
Copyright © 2006 Ron Hemberger

Light Bee Fly, Take 2 - Lordotus planus - Male
Riley Wilderness Park, Coto De Caza, Orange County, California, USA
June 16, 2006

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Contributed by Ron Hemberger on 16 June, 2006 - 7:20pm
Last updated 30 November, 2007 - 5:25pm

Moved
Moved from Lordotus.
… Ron Hemberger, 30 November, 2007 - 5:25pm login or register to post comments

ID Lordotus planus
Not certain, but I think this is Lordotus planus. The abdomen often shows that vague checkerboard pattern.
… Andy Calderwood, 30 November, 2007 - 2:10pm login or register to post comments

 
Already using the spotting tip.
I see ample of evidence in this shot when it's enlarged, so will put this post with L. planus.
… Ron Hemberger, 30 November, 2007 - 5:24pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from Bee Flies.
… Hartmut Wisch, 31 January, 2007 - 1:05am login or register to post comments

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