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Robber Fly - Dioctria hyalipennis
Copyright © 2007 Bill Claff

Robber Fly - Dioctria hyalipennis
Wellesley, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
June 21, 2007
Size: ~6mm
I also have a more "head on" view if that is of interest.

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Robber Fly - Dioctria hyalipennis Robber Fly - Dioctria hyalipennis
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Contributed by Bill Claff on 22 June, 2007 - 4:46pm
Last updated 22 June, 2007 - 9:07pm

Oh, go on. Add the face shot.
There's only one for D. hyalipennis, and it's blurry. (Caveat: I'm a push-over for good face photos.)
… Ron Hemberger, 22 June, 2007 - 11:43pm login or register to post comments

 
Anything for you Ron...
I don't think this one is blurry.
… Bill Claff, 23 June, 2007 - 12:19am login or register to post comments

 
Glad I asked.
Quite nice!
… Ron Hemberger, 23 June, 2007 - 12:20am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks!
Sometimes it's not clear to me when to post and when it's "just another image".
… Bill Claff, 23 June, 2007 - 12:21am login or register to post comments

 
If no one has ever complained, you probably should post more.
(Boy, will that get me in trouble!) I'm assuming that your photos won't be duplicative, as mine sometimes are. Face shots are invariably good on flies, essential on some for ID to species, and often useful for determining sex. Wing veins and patterns, shown from above, are also important.
… Ron Hemberger, 23 June, 2007 - 1:06am login or register to post comments

Robber Fly
I really don't know much about these predatory insects so I can't be more specific, but you've almost certainly got a lovely image of a robber fly.

A quick search through the guide led me to Dioctria hyalipennis, which appears to be a close match. Maybe an expert can give you better information.
Here is a picture for comparison
… David Kleiman, 22 June, 2007 - 5:15pm login or register to post comments

 
That certain looks right David
I'll let it sit a short while but unless you're contradicted I'll move it shortly.
Thanks!
… Bill Claff, 22 June, 2007 - 5:23pm login or register to post comments

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