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Albibarbis group (Efferia Albibarbis group)
Photo#136968
Copyright © 2007
Jeff Gruber
Robber fly -
Efferia
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Santa Catalina Mtns: Catalina Hwy, Pima County, Arizona, USA
August 9, 2007
Size: ~ 1 inch
Encountered at Molino Canyon Vista. Seemed to favor perching on rocks.
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Contributed by
Jeff Gruber
on 15 August, 2007 - 7:03pm
Last updated 27 November, 2013 - 5:07pm
Moved
Moved from
Efferia
.
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Herschel Raney
, 27 November, 2013 - 5:07pm
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wow
Nice shot!
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Sasha Azevedo
, 15 August, 2007 - 9:50pm
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Thanks
Thanks Sasha
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Jeff Gruber
, 16 August, 2007 - 8:38pm
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Beautiful
Female Efferia. Don't know species. Would need wing shot. Looks like it may be in the Albibarb group though.
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Herschel Raney
, 15 August, 2007 - 8:36pm
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2nd shot
Herschel,
I hope this helps as far as a wing shot goes. I did get an additional better wing shot of what is probably the same individual, but can't be certain. I can post that as well if you would like.
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Jeff Gruber
, 17 August, 2007 - 3:34pm
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Thanks
Thanks Herschel. I'll see if I can dig up a wing shot this weekend.
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Jeff Gruber
, 16 August, 2007 - 8:39pm
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