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Proctacanthus
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Proctacanthus
Horn Rapids Park, Benton County, Washington, USA
July 18, 2021
occidentalis?
In very dry, hot environment, but fairly close to a river.
Prey is Western Yellowjacket - Vespula pensylvanica
Contributed by Lisa Hill on 21 July, 2021 - 11:50pm
Last updated 22 July, 2021 - 6:23pm

Moved
Moved from Robber Flies.
… Chris Cohen, 22 July, 2021 - 1:01pm

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… Ken Wolgemuth, 22 July, 2021 - 7:30am

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