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Robber Fly - Laphria sericea
Copyright © 2006 Bob Moul

Robber Fly - Laphria sericea
Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA
May 9, 2006
Size: 3/4 inch
This may be the Robber Fly (Laphria sericea). Can that be verified by my photo?

Thanks,
Bob
Contributed by Bob Moul on 11 May, 2006 - 2:59pm
Last updated 11 May, 2006 - 4:20pm

Laphria
In Penn this is almost certainly L. sericea.
… Herschel Raney, 11 May, 2006 - 3:53pm

 
Thank you .....
Thanks Herschel. Appreciate your response. I'll move it.

Bob
… Bob Moul, 11 May, 2006 - 4:15pm

 
Nice photo, and what a handso
Nice photo, and what a handsome insect! I'm still looking for one in Virgina...
… Paul Bedell, 11 May, 2006 - 5:47pm

 
Robber Fly
Thanks Paul. It is the first one I have ever seen in PA.

Bob
… Bob Moul, 11 May, 2006 - 5:57pm

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