Hawaiian Insects

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Scaptomyza reducta PWW 0777

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August 4, 2009. Puu Waawaa Wildlife Sanctuary, 5100', Smilax exclosure. Scaptomyza (Engiscaptomyza) reducta mating on bait sponges. This species was particularly abundant here as well as in South Kona.