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Saturday, July 31, 2010

Superfly

Posted by Frank Labels: creatures, Garden, Insects, NYC

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meemsnycSaturday, July 31, 2010
Ewww, that thing is scary looking.
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MarieSaturday, July 31, 2010
Ow?
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FrankSunday, August 01, 2010
No ow.
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donnaMonday, August 02, 2010
what is it? i saw one today.
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FrankTuesday, August 03, 2010
DoNo
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