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Robber fly - female
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Robber fly - Female
Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware, USA
July 21, 2008
I believe this is a female Efferia albibarbis. If anyone can confirm that, I'd appreciate it.
Thank you --

Catfish

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Contributed by Catfish on 21 July, 2008 - 6:10pm
Last updated 26 July, 2008 - 11:15pm

Likely
correct for this female.
… Herschel Raney, 23 July, 2008 - 1:02pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks for the ID, Herschel.
Thanks for the ID, Herschel. BTW, your Robber Flies website is fantastic. I too have a special interest in Robber Flies. You've got some great shots. I'd be interested to know what length of lens you like to use when shooting Robbers. Also, have you ever heard of a Robber Fly preying on hermit crabs or land crabs? Thanks again -- Catfish
… Catfish, 23 July, 2008 - 3:16pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks for visiting
I stick to my Sigma EX 150mm just so I don't go crazy with lens switching. Use a Canon flash on the tip for fill. Quite a few of those site shots were taken with a small Sony non-SLR. Never hear of a robber taking a land crab. Only a very few robbers will take prey from the ground and I don't think any of them overlap in range except maybe in CA.
… Herschel Raney, 28 July, 2008 - 11:34am login or register to post comments

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