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Mexican Cactus Fly

Copestylum mexicanum

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

Mexican Cactus Fly. Big fly with trasparent wings with white spots. 15 mm long. I always find it in flowers.

Habitat:

Flowering plants.

Reference Links:

Large Fly - Copestylum mexicanum - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedAugust 31, 2014

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