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Robber Fly - Asilus sericeus - female
Copyright © 2008 Jon M. Yuschock

Robber Fly - Asilus sericeus - Female
Elysburg, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
June 15, 2008
Thought this was Diogmites but couldn't seem to find a match. Can anyone ID? Seems to have a fouled wing.
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Contributed by Jon M. Yuschock on 15 June, 2008 - 8:57pm
Last updated 16 June, 2008 - 7:45pm

Female
Asilus sericeus. Fine animals. Nice shot.
… Herschel Raney, 16 June, 2008 - 3:01pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks, Herschel.
Her bad wing helped to keep her sitting pretty. Thanks for the ID.
… Jon M. Yuschock, 16 June, 2008 - 7:44pm login or register to post comments

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