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Diptera - Silvius pollinosus - female
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Diptera - Silvius pollinosus - Female
Matador Wildlife Management Area, Cottle County, Texas, USA
May 29, 2020
Something bit me on hand. Shook it off and this landed on ground. Got one shot and it flew off.
Contributed by Brentano on 28 June, 2020 - 2:54pm
Last updated 12 April, 2021 - 9:59am

Moved
Moved from Silvius.
… A.W. Thomas, 12 April, 2021 - 9:59am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Bob Biagi, 28 June, 2020 - 7:18pm

Looks like a Deer Fly
Family Tabanidae in any case.
… Patrick Murray, 28 June, 2020 - 3:02pm

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