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biting fly

Simulium sp.

Photo by shebebusynow
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Field Notes

Description:

small black fly that bites during the daytime

Habitat:

coastal temperate rainforest

Notes:

Annoying pests. There are so many species I don't know where to start; could be a "black fly", Simuliidae sp.

Reference Links:

Black fly

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PublishedJuly 30, 2011

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