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Anyone know what this is? - Promachus rufipes
Copyright © 2008 orbman

Anyone know what this is? - Promachus rufipes
Nellysford, VA, Nelson County, Virginia, USA
August 15, 2008
Size: 2 to 3 inches
Anyone know what this is? It scared my wife. I can't tell if it is some sort of bee/wasp or moth.

Thanks,

Orbman
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Contributed by orbman on 15 August, 2008 - 1:34pm
Last updated 15 September, 2008 - 7:45am

Moved
Moved from Giant Robber Flies.
… Herschel Raney, 15 September, 2008 - 7:45am login or register to post comments

Actually
This is rufipes. P. hinei fades out as you move east and is replaced by this species. Very similar.
… Herschel Raney, 19 August, 2008 - 8:57am login or register to post comments

Beautiful photo!
I'd say Promachus female. We might have this one on bugguide.
… Hartmut Wisch, 15 August, 2008 - 2:21pm login or register to post comments

Robber Fly
Not sure which genus. You can try looking through the images under Laphria or Promachus until you get an expert opinion.
… Jon M. Yuschock, 15 August, 2008 - 1:36pm login or register to post comments

 
Giant Robber Fly
Your lead took me to Promachus hinei.

Thanks!
… orbman, 15 August, 2008 - 2:15pm login or register to post comments

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