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Robber Fly - Laphria
Copyright © 2009 Peter Cristofono

Robber Fly - Laphria
Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
July 9, 2009
Size: large
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Contributed by Peter Cristofono on 9 July, 2009 - 5:28pm
Last updated 10 July, 2009 - 8:30am

grossa?
Looks like this could be a male grossa as well. I believe the northeastern populations can show substantial yellow in front of the wings. It looks quite large. I suppose champlainii is also a contender.
… Ben Coulter, 11 July, 2009 - 4:22pm login or register to post comments

Laphria genus robberfly
I don't think it's the same species, but here's one I found in the same genus. Had another huge one buzz me recently, but didn't hang out for photo session. They seem a little clumbsy to me, but apparently get the job done.

… Andrew Williams, 9 July, 2009 - 5:47pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks Andy
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