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Brine Fly

Ephydra hians

Photo by Jaybird
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Field Notes

Description:

Also known as "alkalai fly" and "shore fly"

Habitat:

Great Salt Lake

Notes:

1: A California Gull is chasing the flies on the shore.
2 : Wind-blown flies
3: American Avocets and White-faced Ibis enjoy the bounty

Reference Links:

Life in the Great Salt Lake

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PublishedOctober 5, 2011

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