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Robber fly - Mydas clavatus
Copyright © 2006 Steve Scott

Robber fly - Mydas clavatus
Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois, USA
June 28, 2006
Size: 3 cm
Very different behavior. Flies in. Perches near me and stares. Sometimes seems to stalk me when I'm weeding. Sits calmly without fidgiting.
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Contributed by Steve Scott on 6 July, 2006 - 11:50pm
Last updated 7 July, 2006 - 12:52am

Looks more like something such as
Mydas clavatus - a Mydas Fly, images in the guide here. See what you think while you wait for a fly expert.
… john and jane balaban, 7 July, 2006 - 12:02am login or register to post comments

 
Right
on - thanks!
… Steve Scott, 9 July, 2006 - 12:54pm login or register to post comments

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