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Geron sp.
Bombyliidae
Lassen Co., Northern California, USA

photograph © Alex Wild 2004

Nectar-feeding at a rabbit brush flower.

 
USA, CA, Lassen Co.: Hallelujah Junction.
2.vii.2004, 39º46'N 120º04'W, 1470m
Great Basin Desert, ex Chrysothamnus sp.
Thanks to Neal Evenhuis for the identification.


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