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Black Fly

Simulium sp.

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

Despite the name, this fly was mostly gray to white. Some species of black flies are known to feed on blood, but are reported to only attack humans when no other suitable hosts are available.

Habitat:

Inside of a boat at sea

Reference Links:

Family Simuliidae - Black Flies - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedJuly 22, 2019

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