Horse Fly (Hybomitra zonalis)

Hybomitra zonalis (Kirby, 1837). Thanks to A.W. Thomas for confirming my tentative determination on bugguide. Found at Wazee Lake Recreation Area in west central Wisconsin. Jackson County, Wisconsin, USA.

 

Found in pine barrens habitat. Landed on pine branch.

 

Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.

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