Mexican Cactus Fly Laying Eggs (video) (Copestylum mexicanum) | Project Noah

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Photo by misako

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Field Notes

Description:

Spotted this large Mexican Cactus female fly laying eggs on my green recycling bin. She was so engrossed in her work and I was able to get a video.

Habitat:

Urban recycle bin.

Reference Links:

Species Copestylum mexicanum - Mexican Cactus Fly - BugGuide.Net

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