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Southern Bee Killer and prey - Mallophora orcina
Copyright © 2005 Hannah Nendick-Mason

Southern Bee Killer and prey - Mallophora orcina
Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, USA
July 6, 2005
Size: About 2 cm
Absolutely living up to its name - I believe the prey is a bumble bee, although I didn't manage to get a clear shot of it.
Contributed by Hannah Nendick-Mason on 8 July, 2005 - 3:18am
Last updated 3 August, 2006 - 10:01pm

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… Stephen Cresswell, 8 July, 2005 - 5:55am

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