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Mallophora fautrix
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Copyright © 2009
Janet Abramson
Unknown Fly -
Mallophora fautrix
Buena Park, California, USA
July 7, 2009
Size: About an inch long
This was taken at dusk on the 7th of July 2009. It was emitting a yellow substance from its rear end on a flower petal.
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Contributed by
Janet Abramson
on 8 July, 2009 - 3:14pm
Last updated 23 July, 2009 - 11:53pm
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Lynette Elliott
, 23 July, 2009 - 11:53pm
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Appears to be a Mallophora ge
Appears to be a Mallophora genus robber fly.
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Will Chatfield-Taylor
, 8 July, 2009 - 3:17pm
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Yes
In southern california I think this has to be Mallophora fautrix.
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Chris Mallory
, 8 July, 2009 - 3:19pm
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