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Robber fly - Asilus? - Asilus sericeus

Robber fly - Asilus? - Asilus sericeus
Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard island, Dukes County, Massachusetts, USA
June 25, 2011
Size: Roughly 2.5 cm
Prey species is Cabbage White (Pieris rapae). Habitat was a milkweed patch in a meadow. Best match I can find is Asilus sericeus, would welcome confirmation or correction.

Moved
Moved from Robber Flies.

Yes
moth and butterfly lovers.

 
Great, thanks for the help.
Great, thanks for the help.

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