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Deer Fly

Chrysops vittatus

Description:

Like most deer flies, this one has beautifully patterned eyes and patterned wings. The females feed on blood, so have sharp biting mouthparts.

Habitat:

Marshland

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HeidiEaton
Spotted by
HeidiEaton

Wisconsin, USA

Spotted on Jun 25, 2011
Submitted on Jan 1, 2013

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