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Predatory Fly? - Ornidia obesa

Predatory Fly? - Ornidia obesa
Ft Lauderdale - Birch State Park, Broward County, Florida, USA
March 21, 2015
Size: 8 mm or so
In hardwood hammock habitat surrounded by heavily urbanized area. Fly hovered nearly motionless in sun (with shade behind, hence contrast), making occasional darting or swooping movements (as if going after prey) before returning to near original position.

Moved
Moved from ID Request.

Ornidia obesa…
See reference here.

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