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Robberfly - Laphria virginica
Copyright © 2007 Bob Moul

Robberfly - Laphria virginica
Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA
May 25, 2007
Size: 3/4 inch
Which Robberfly? and Gender? Looks similar to Laphria macquarti but not sure. Appeared smaller than past robberflies I have seen.

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Contributed by Bob Moul on 27 May, 2007 - 6:01pm
Last updated 28 May, 2007 - 6:36am

robber
perhaps Laphria virginica or flavicollis... male. Herschel should be able to tell you for sure... i kind of like calling it L. virginica, however, i am not great with these.
… edward trammel, 27 May, 2007 - 7:55pm login or register to post comments

 
This is a male Laphria virgin
This is a male Laphria virginica. And a fine one. See the excellent shot here.

… Herschel Raney, 27 May, 2007 - 10:48pm login or register to post comments

 
Robber Fly
Thank you, Hershel and Edward. Appreciate your response. I will move it.
… Bob Moul, 28 May, 2007 - 6:34am login or register to post comments

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