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Pack Forest
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July 10-12, 2009
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Bee-like Robber Fly - Laphria astur
Copyright © 2009 Kevin Hall

Bee-like Robber Fly - Laphria astur
Pack Forest (near Eatonville), Pierce County, Washington, USA
July 11, 2009
Hugo Peak Trail. Almost walked right past this guy. "Oh, just a bumblebee." Then it started grabbing flies...

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Contributed by Kevin Hall on 13 July, 2009 - 10:35am
Last updated 12 August, 2009 - 9:24am

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