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Sand fly
Diptera
34.3741, -77.6325
Field Notes
Description:
These are variously known by the names sand gnat, sand flea, no-see-um,granny nipper, chitra, punkie, or punky in the United States. Sand fly bites may leave large, red itchy bumps that may turn into a rash. These bumps are frequently several times as itchy as mosquito bites, and tend to last longer as well.
Habitat:
Beach; the last photo shows them surrounding two mating tiger beetles
Notes:
The photos are not good quality but it was the best I could get with the zoom lens I was carrying.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedDecember 27, 2012
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