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biggest fly I've ever seen....I would estimate 1-1/2" in length from top to end of wings
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Asked July 14, 2020, 2:55 PM EDT
biggest fly I've ever seen....I would estimate 1-1/2" in length from top to end of wings
Washington County Minnesota
Expert Response
The insect in the photo is a cicada. Go here to learn about it:
Thank you very much, Bob, for the fast response....I'll read up on them...heard of them, but never seen one before....and I am old.
Better late the never. They are fascinating insects.
By the way, I'm old too,