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Leaf Miner Fly

Cerodontha sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Yellow and black fly with long, narrow wings. The eyes are red which contrasts with the yellow between the eyes.

Habitat:

Resting on Mexican Bush Sage in the backyard. This genus is found worldwide.

Reference Links:

Genus Cerodontha - BugGuide.Net

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