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Megaphorus minutus
Copyright © 2005 Steve Collins

Megaphorus minutus
Paynes Prairie State Preserve, Alachua County, Florida, USA
June 4, 2005
Size: <10 mm
My vote for one of the cutest robberflies
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Contributed by Steve Collins on 19 February, 2007 - 7:19pm
Last updated 16 June, 2008 - 4:15pm

Moved
Moved from Megaphorus. Great shot--I added a new guide page for this species, so now we have a pretty good collection of photos of this one.
… Cotinis, 16 June, 2008 - 4:15pm login or register to post comments

Agreed
Reminds me of ZZ Top and, yeah, it's got laaaigs!
… Ron Hemberger, 19 February, 2007 - 9:39pm login or register to post comments

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