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Copyright © 2009 J. Ott

Chrysops - Chrysops abatus -

Pearl River County, Mississippi, USA
May 8, 2009
Size: 8mm BL

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Chrysops - Chrysops abatus - female

Chrysops - Chrysops abatus - female

Chrysops - Chrysops abatus - female

Contributed by J. Ott on 8 May, 2009 - 4:48pm
Last updated 6 July, 2014 - 7:04pm

Moved

Moved from Chrysops.

… John F. Carr, 6 July, 2014 - 7:04pm

Could be abatus

Possibly Chrysops abatus but it doesn't key to abatus unless you pretend the yellow stripe on the face is longer.

… John F. Carr, 1 December, 2012 - 6:09pm

neat image

That's a great shot of the colorful compound eyes.
Curious, are you cooling these guys down and setting them up on a lightbox? I like the results you're getting. It's different.

… Andrew Williams, 10 May, 2009 - 6:16pm

Try setting them on white typing paper with a clear plastic

disposable bowl over the top with cutout on top and side,you get some
bounce on your flash for the overhead shot, I also use a clear plastic
vial for side shot and front,its easy to brighten them up with a white background with no shadows.

… J. Ott, 10 May, 2009 - 9:43pm

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