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Wasp mimic Robber Fly - Ceraturgus cruciatus
Copyright © 2005 tom murray

Wasp mimic Robber Fly - Ceraturgus cruciatus
Milan, Coos County, New Hampshire, USA
August 1, 2005
Size: approx. 20-25mm
Here's a good one for you Herschel.

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Contributed by tom murray on 3 August, 2005 - 8:23pm
Last updated 4 August, 2005 - 5:16am

Stunning.
That is just a dazzling insect! The diversity of asilids just continues to amaze me.
… Eric R. Eaton, 4 August, 2005 - 2:05pm login or register to post comments

 
This is why I love insects. T
This is why I love insects. There's always something new to amaze me.
… tom murray, 4 August, 2005 - 5:54pm login or register to post comments

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