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Mar092011

Black Fly

DateWed 2011-03-09

A black Luxaniid fly, probably a Calliopum sp (Diptera: Lauxaniidae).  When I see this species I often think the yellow antennae look like a little gold crown.

Photo taken in Whiteknights Park, Reading University grounds, Reading, UK, on 2010-09-30.

AuthorTristram Brelstaff | CommentPost a Comment |
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