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Asilidae? - Ospriocerus aeacus

Fabens, El Paso County, Texas, USA
September 9, 2015
Size: approx. 1 inch

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Asilidae? - Ospriocerus aeacus

Asilidae? - Ospriocerus aeacus

Contributed by Salvador Vitanza on 9 September, 2015 - 6:34pm
Last updated 10 September, 2015 - 4:12pm

Moved

Moved from Robber Flies.

… Ken Wolgemuth, 10 September, 2015 - 4:12pm

Thank you!

Thank you Ken and Herschel for your kind assistance.

… Salvador Vitanza, 10 September, 2015 - 4:18pm

Looks

Like the dark crusader of robbers. Probably Ospriocerus aeacus. Likely some orange on the abdomen that is not visible here.

… Herschel Raney, 10 September, 2015 - 6:40am

Outstanding!

You are absolutely right! There was bright orange in the abdomen visible while it was flying. I should have mentioned it while submitting the photos. the dark crusader of robbers sounds like the ideal common name for this one. Thank you Herschel. I appreciate your kind help and expertise.

… Salvador Vitanza, 10 September, 2015 - 8:25am

Moved

Moved from ID Request.

… Ken Wolgemuth, 9 September, 2015 - 8:44pm

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