GrandCanyon #12

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Grand Canyon Trip #12

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A large tachinid fly in Zion National Park (possibly Paradejeania rutiliodes). This species frequently visits rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus) during the fall months. Tachinid larvae commonly parasitize other insects. In fact, tachinids are second only to parasitic wasps in controlling insect populations.

A large tachinid fly in Zion National Park gently sitting on the author's index finger. This species frequently visits flowering rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus) during the fall months. Tachinid larvae commonly parasitize other insects. In fact, tachinids are second only to parasitic wasps in controlling insect populations.

Another handsome species of tachinid fly at Zion National Park.

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