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beach robber fly - Stichopogon trifasciatus
Copyright © 2008 Matt Edmonds

beach robber fly - Stichopogon trifasciatus
Pinellas County, Florida, USA
September 9, 2008
Size: .75 inch
Really cool robber fly (I think). Small little guys too.
Quite a few of them on the beach.
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Contributed by Matt Edmonds on 9 September, 2008 - 2:33pm
Last updated 10 September, 2008 - 7:00am

nice shot indeed
[slurping a saldid bug -- sorry can't help more]
… v belov, 9 September, 2008 - 3:11pm login or register to post comments

 
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Thanks Will and V!!
And thanks V for the "saldid" ID. I looked'em up and I'll have to look for them next time I'm on da beach!
… Matt Edmonds, 9 September, 2008 - 4:14pm login or register to post comments

I can't help with an ID, Hers
I can't help with an ID, Herschel can do that, but this is a wonderful photo!
… Will Chatfield-Taylor, 9 September, 2008 - 3:04pm login or register to post comments

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After looking in the guide, I think this is a three-banded robber. Anyone agrre? Then I'll move it.
Thanks!
… Matt Edmonds, 9 September, 2008 - 2:37pm login or register to post comments

 
That
is the one.
… Herschel Raney, 10 September, 2008 - 7:00am login or register to post comments

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