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Robber Fly - Laphria sacrator
Copyright © 2008 Jon M. Yuschock

Robber Fly - Laphria sacrator
Elysburg, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
July 10, 2008
Laphria, I think, but not sure which one. This is the first I've seen.
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Contributed by Jon M. Yuschock on 10 July, 2008 - 8:49pm
Last updated 26 September, 2008 - 4:53pm

Moved
Moved from Bee-like Robber Flies.
… Herschel Raney, 26 September, 2008 - 4:53pm login or register to post comments

Very likely
Laphria sacrator. A male.
… Herschel Raney, 11 July, 2008 - 11:59am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks
for the ID, Herschel. Pretty tough looking fellow.
… Jon M. Yuschock, 11 July, 2008 - 6:18pm login or register to post comments

 
Laphria
Are one of the earth's great creations. You know, after Tricia Helfer and Shostakovich.
… Herschel Raney, 12 July, 2008 - 11:39am login or register to post comments

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