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Robberfly? - Mallophora fautrix
Copyright © 2007 Beth Sands

Robberfly? - Mallophora fautrix
Manteca, San joaquin County, California, USA
August 26, 2007
Size: 1 1/8 "
He looks menacing and very big , but what lovely wavy hair he has ! He looks suspiciously , to me , like a Robberfly . Any help in I.D. would be appreciated , thanks , Beth

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Contributed by Beth Sands on 26 August, 2007 - 2:37pm
Last updated 26 August, 2007 - 4:06pm

Nice shots, Beth.
See if you can get a shot from the front next time. And when you do, tell me how! (I find them very approachable from side and back.)
… Ron Hemberger, 26 August, 2007 - 11:05pm login or register to post comments

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