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Clavate Mydas Fly

Mydas clavatus

Photo by auntnance123
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28.3861, -80.742

Field Notes

Description:

almost 3/4 inch long; orange section on upper portion of abdomen; feet appear yellow (but that may be the bright sunlight through the screen)

Habitat:

spotted on screened porch

Species ID Suggestions

Clavate Mydas Fly

Mydas clavatus

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Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (1)
auntnance123
I added another shot after releasing it from the porch.
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PublishedMay 11, 2011

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