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Proctacanthus heros
Photo#74046
Copyright © 2006
Tony DiTerlizzi
BIG Robber -
Proctacanthus heros
Palm Beach County, Florida, USA
August 14, 2006
Size: ~5 cm
This photo was taken at the
Frenchman's Forest Natural Area
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Here's another shot of one of these massive Robber flies that were frequently seen (and heard) on the trail:
What a monster!
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Contributed by
Tony DiTerlizzi
on 30 August, 2006 - 9:33pm
Last updated 31 August, 2006 - 12:27pm
Moved
Moved from
Proctacanthus
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Tony DiTerlizzi
, 31 August, 2006 - 12:27pm
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P. heros
Looks like Proctacanthus heros. King of the robberflies.
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Paul Bedell
, 31 August, 2006 - 11:54am
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