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Laphria Grossa - Laphria grossa
Copyright © 2006 Guy E. Crauwels

Laphria Grossa - Laphria grossa
Franklin, North Carolina, USA
July 8, 2006
The japanese beetle didn't have a chance. I'm not positive of the species so if anyone can verify it would be appreciated .
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Contributed by Guy E. Crauwels on 19 August, 2006 - 7:28pm
Last updated 20 August, 2006 - 10:44am

my place is full of these guys...
very active critters.
http://bugguide.net/node/view/208289
http://bugguide.net/node/view/208290
… Kevin H. Wirth, 2 August, 2008 - 12:48am login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from Bee-like Robber Flies.
… Chuck Entz, 20 August, 2006 - 10:44am login or register to post comments

Laphria
L. thoracica has an all black abdomen. And very black facial hair between the eyes. This big girl is Laphria grossa.
… Herschel Raney, 19 August, 2006 - 8:57pm login or register to post comments

 
Thank you
Much Appreciated !
… Guy E. Crauwels, 20 August, 2006 - 8:55am login or register to post comments

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