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Fly - Chrysops cincticornis - female
Copyright © 2014 Lisa I.

Fly - Chrysops cincticornis - Female
Deane, Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
May 5, 2014
Size: 8 mm
Found sitting on a milkweed.

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Fly - Chrysops cincticornis - female Fly - Chrysops cincticornis
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Contributed by Lisa I. on 5 May, 2014 - 10:06pm
Last updated 6 May, 2014 - 6:54am

Chrysops cincticornis Walker, female
ID confirmed from specimen, now a photo-voucher. Thanks Lisa.
… Brad Barnd, 18 May, 2015 - 10:36pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks Brad
They may have pretty eyes but this has to be one of the most pesky flies they are LOL. I am constantly swatting at them when I am out.
… Lisa I., 18 May, 2015 - 10:39pm login or register to post comments

 
For sure
I've been to a couple places where they (but not this species) are so numerous I just had to leave.
… Brad Barnd, 18 May, 2015 - 10:41pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from Flies.
… Lisa I., 5 May, 2014 - 10:19pm login or register to post comments

Chrysops cincticornis (female)…
See reference here.
… Ross Hill, 5 May, 2014 - 10:14pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks
I love the eyes!
… Lisa I., 5 May, 2014 - 10:18pm login or register to post comments

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