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Two from the yard just now.
Jun 17, 2017 19:14:33   #
rwilson1942 Loc: Houston, TX
 
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Just a fly.
Just a fly....
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No idea, it landed on the deck just long enough for one shot.
No idea, it landed on the deck just long enough fo...
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Jun 17, 2017 21:28:50   #
Mark Sturtevant Loc: Grand Blanc, MI
 
I think your 2nd beastie is a big Mydas fly, Mydas clavatus. This is a good find. The bold colors are thought to make it a mimic of a particular species of large spider wasp.

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Jun 17, 2017 21:35:04   #
rwilson1942 Loc: Houston, TX
 
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
I think your 2nd beastie is a big Mydas fly, Mydas clavatus. This is a good find. The bold colors are thought to make it a mimic of a particular species of large spider wasp.


Cool.

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Jun 18, 2017 03:29:32   #
EnglishBrenda Loc: Kent, England
 
Interesting information on the second by Mark and good shot of it.

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Jun 18, 2017 08:32:49   #
Curve_in Loc: Virginia
 
Nice! I always find flies interesting.

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Jun 18, 2017 08:36:04   #
PRETENDER Loc: Micanopy,Florida
 
Two great examples of the physiology in the world of insects.

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Jun 18, 2017 15:53:36   #
Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA
 

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Jun 18, 2017 16:57:39   #
MJPD Loc: Flemington, New Jersey
 
Super sharp Fly short.

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