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Deer Fly

DateTue 2016-06-28

A female deer fly, Chrysops relictus (Diptera: Tabanidae).

 

The 2-lobed black marking on the 2nd abdominal segment is characteristic of this species.

Specimen taken in the woodland surrounding Kings Meadow Tescos in Reading, UK, on 2016-06-26.

AuthorTristram Brelstaff | CommentPost a Comment |
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