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Clogmia albipunctata

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Field Notes

Description:

Brown and gray moth fly with fuzzy thorax. The wings reflect rainbow colors and have white spots. The antennae are also white.

Habitat:

Viburnum in the backyard

Notes:

Aka bathroom fly or drain fly

Reference Links:

Species Clogmia albipunctata - Filter Fly - BugGuide.Net

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Comments (4)
CindyBinghamKeiser
Thank you Argy! I was happy to get these two shots. It must have been sleeping :)
Mark Ridgway
Great macros Cindy. I still can't snap one of these.

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PublishedMay 1, 2013

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