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Mexican Cactus Fly

Copestylum mexicanum

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Description:

Large dark blue fly with short, round, dark blue abdomen. Black extends to inside of wings where the rest of the wings are clear. Red eyes.

Habitat:

Pink Princess Escallonia and Candy Apple Red Ice Plant in backyard at sunrise

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