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Robber fly - Ospriocerus type? - Archilestris magnificus - male
Copyright © 2008 Richard Fray

Robber fly - Ospriocerus type? - Archilestris magnificus - Male
Ash Canyon, Hereford, Cochise County, Arizona, USA
September 2, 2007
Sorry about the poor photo. From looking at similar insects on Bug Guide, an Ospriocerus type robber fly would be my best guess. Can anyone ID it to species...?
Contributed by Richard Fray on 24 May, 2008 - 2:06am
Last updated 21 August, 2023 - 3:46pm

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I would say Archilestris magnificus. It's spectacular. Not such a bad photo either.
… Andy Calderwood, 24 May, 2008 - 4:06pm

 
Thanks Andy!
It was a truly stunning insect, but I only got a few seconds look and this one shot before it took off, never to be seen again.
… Richard Fray, 24 May, 2008 - 11:51pm

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