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Big Fly - Cuterebra
Copyright © 2006 Bob Beatson

Big Fly - Cuterebra
Pima Canyon, Santa Catalina Mts., Pima County, Arizona, USA
September 25, 2006
Size: ~15-18mm
Biggest fly I've ever seen. This brute was nearly the size of a good-sized bumblebee. Wish I'd been able to get more detail - he was very dark. Pretty distinct beast - any ID suggestions?

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Contributed by Bob Beatson on 25 September, 2006 - 5:01pm
Last updated 26 September, 2006 - 3:25pm

Moved
Moved from Bot Flies.
… Eric R. Eaton, 26 September, 2006 - 3:25pm login or register to post comments

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Definitely a botfly (Oestridae). Likely a Cuteribrine Rodent Bot (Subfamily Cuteribrinae). You are lucky to see an adult!
… Sean McCann, 25 September, 2006 - 5:36pm login or register to post comments

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