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ChrisB Member Posts: 46	Huge Fly Jul 4, 2014 12:20:55 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ChrisB on Jul 4, 2014 12:20:55 GMT -8 Anyone recognize this 1 inch long fly?
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Gord Administrator Chilliwack, B.C. Posts: 8,601	Huge Fly Jul 5, 2014 22:05:47 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Gord on Jul 5, 2014 22:05:47 GMT -8 Almost looks like a horsefly with the big eyes and the body shape. Ive never seen one with a white patch on the back though.
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birderbert Member Posts: 1,070	Huge Fly Jul 7, 2014 17:52:41 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by birderbert on Jul 7, 2014 17:52:41 GMT -8 Western Horsefly
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ChrisB Member Posts: 46	Huge Fly Jul 9, 2014 6:06:12 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ChrisB on Jul 9, 2014 6:06:12 GMT -8 Thanks I guess my estimate of 1 inch long was a little exaggerated. I wouldn't want to get bitten by one. lol C
	Sandi and I operate Brookside Inn from our home in SouthWest Abbotsford. We offer four luxury suites in a Boutique Hotel. Birders are most welcome. At least 40 species, any day of the year at, "Brookside Inn at Pepin Brook Vineyard Estates", e-Bird Hotspot. brooksideinn.ca/ ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L3340896

Harrier Moderator Posts: 524	Huge Fly Jul 16, 2014 14:57:01 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Harrier on Jul 16, 2014 14:57:01 GMT -8 Descriptions say 20mm, so your estimate isn't that far off. Long story short: bigger than any bug you would want to be bitten by.