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Red-footed Cannibalfly (Promachus rufipes)
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Copyright © 2007
entangled
Promachus rufipes
Louisa County, Virginia, USA
August 23, 2007
I haven't a clue, but it's a nice clear image. These have been hanging around my vegetable/flower garden. They buzz like a bee.
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Contributed by
entangled
on 24 August, 2007 - 8:13am
Last updated 25 August, 2007 - 5:13am
Robber Fly
I'll take a stab and say it's a Red-footed Cannibalfly - Promachus rufipes. Nice photo BTW.
Gary
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Gary Kessler
, 24 August, 2007 - 9:07am
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Thanks, Gary. These are interesting flies, now that I know about them.
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, 25 August, 2007 - 5:09am
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