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Mexican Black Cactus Fly
Stanley Jones

Mexican Black Cactus Fly (Copestylum mexicanum)

Mexican Black Cactus Fly (Copestylum mexicanum: Syrphidae) They range from 1.6-1.9 cm (0.63-0.75 in) long. Foraging on Maximilian Sunflower (Helianthus maximiliani). Rivers Bend Park at Stillhouse Hollow Lake, Salado, Bell County, Texas, USA. Open park with scattered hackberry and ash juniper over limestone hills at ca. 195 m (640 ft) elevation.
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Habitat
Open park with scattered hackberry and ash juniper over limestone hills at ca. 195 m (640 ft) elevation.
Location
Rivers Bend Park at Stillhouse Hollow Lake, Salado, Bell County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
October 2015
Scientific name
Copestylum mexicanum
Equipment used
Canon
delia todd
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What a cracking close-up this is Stanley.

You've got some lovely detail on both the fly and flower.

Very well done lad.
 

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