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Robber Fly - Atomosia
Copyright © 2005 Tony DiTerlizzi

Robber Fly - Atomosia
Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA
August 19, 2005
Size: ~9 mm
This little robber was shot in our garden perched on a hastas plant. It looks similar to some of the other shots in the guide.
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Contributed by Tony DiTerlizzi on 20 August, 2005 - 2:02pm
Last updated 22 August, 2005 - 12:55pm

Atomosia
Possibly A. rufipes. There are 9 eastern species. This is not puella the most common species.
… Herschel Raney, 22 August, 2005 - 8:59am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks Herschel!
As always:)
… Tony DiTerlizzi, 22 August, 2005 - 12:56pm login or register to post comments

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