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Fly 01 - Liohippelates pusio
Copyright © 2008 Ron M.

Fly 01 - Liohippelates pusio
Kenner, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, USA
July 8, 2008
More images of a fly "blowing bubbles" or "bubbling". A few of the theories: 1)cooling off 2)warming up 3)digestive aid.

In the first two images, you can see (using Photoshop and layers) the "bubble" getting bigger and the abdomen getting smaller.

In the third image you see a air bubble inside the abdomen behind the hind leg.

The fourth images is a dorsal view to aid in identifying this fly.

Images of this individual: tag all
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Contributed by Ron M. on 9 July, 2008 - 5:36pm
Last updated 18 April, 2020 - 1:25pm

Moved
Moved from Eye Gnats.
… John F. Carr, 18 April, 2020 - 12:11pm

Moved
Moved from Frit Flies.
… v belov, 20 May, 2012 - 9:17pm

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