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Robber Fly ? Mallophora ?
Copyright © 2007 Andrew Gale

Robber Fly ? Mallophora ?
Spring Valley, San Diego County, California, USA
August 4, 2007
Size: approx. 25mm

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Contributed by Andrew Gale on 4 August, 2007 - 5:00pm
Last updated 18 August, 2007 - 7:36pm

Robber Fly - Bee Eater
Andrew,

Hard to imagine the probability. I entered the ID Request forum to post the exact same bug, only mine was photographed in Houston, Texax. Photo taken yesterday. First that I can remember ever having seen. I will post my shot showing the bug eating a honeybee, captured between shots. I will be watching to see your results.

Rod Camper
… rkcamper, 4 August, 2007 - 5:51pm login or register to post comments

 
Mallophora fautrix - An easy ID in California, at least
See:

BTW, I shot three in Orange County, Calif. today, August 5th.
… Ron Hemberger, 4 August, 2007 - 9:02pm login or register to post comments

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