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Wasp mimic Robber Fly - Ceraturgus fasciatus
Copyright © 2005 tom murray

Wasp mimic Robber Fly - Ceraturgus fasciatus
Milan, Coos County, New Hampshire, USA
August 1, 2005
Size: approx. 20-25mm
Here's a good one for you Herschel.

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Contributed by tom murray on 3 August, 2005 - 8:23pm
Last updated 2 July, 2009 - 12:20pm

Moved
Moved from Ceraturgus cruciatus. This has, according to a 2008 publication, been split out as C. fasciatus. See comments here.
… Cotinis, 2 July, 2009 - 12:16pm

Stunning.
That is just a dazzling insect! The diversity of asilids just continues to amaze me.
… Eric R. Eaton, 4 August, 2005 - 2:05pm

 
This is why I love insects. T
This is why I love insects. There's always something new to amaze me.
… tom murray, 4 August, 2005 - 5:54pm

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