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Bee Fly - Lordotus
Copyright © 2008 Carol L. Rollins

Bee Fly - Lordotus
Texas Canyon, Dragoon, Cochise County, Arizona, USA
September 17, 2008
Size: Approx 1/2 inch
Seen near a pond in a very rural high desert area about 16 miles east of Benson, Arizona.

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Contributed by Carol L. Rollins on 20 September, 2008 - 11:50pm
Last updated 21 September, 2008 - 12:05pm

Moved
Moved from Bee Flies.
… Joel Kits, 21 September, 2008 - 12:05pm

 
Lordotus
Thank you Eric and Joel for the positive ID and for moving it to the right place.
… Carol L. Rollins, 21 September, 2008 - 12:10pm

Lordotus sp?
Maybe this is a species of Lordotus? Let's wait for comments from our resident expert, though, Andy Calderwood.
… Eric R. Eaton, 21 September, 2008 - 1:57am

 
Lordotus
Yes, this is Lordotus. The wing venation is distinctive.
… Joel Kits, 21 September, 2008 - 12:06pm

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