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Robber Fly with Prey - Asilus sericeus
Copyright © 2006 Bill Johnson

Robber Fly with Prey - Asilus sericeus
Media - Tyler Arboretum, Pennsylvania, USA
June 29, 2006
Great colors on this Robber. She had just captured the moth which, haplessly, is peering towards the camera lens. Any ID on this Robber Fly? Thanks.
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Contributed by Bill Johnson on 8 July, 2006 - 11:26pm
Last updated 20 July, 2006 - 5:42pm

Asilus
Looks like Asilus sericeus female. The only remaining member of the true Asilus genus in the US. They are Lepidoptera lovers.
… Herschel Raney, 9 July, 2006 - 7:34am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks, Herschel. Appreciate
Thanks, Herschel. Appreciate your help.
… Bill Johnson, 10 July, 2006 - 11:30pm login or register to post comments

 
Moved
to guide page, feel free to do it yourself next time once you are sure of the ID.
… Beatriz Moisset, 20 July, 2006 - 5:51pm login or register to post comments

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