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Photo#30246
Robber Fly - Proctacanthus nigriventris - female

Robber Fly - Proctacanthus nigriventris - Female
Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
September 1, 2005
Size: about 28mm
I think this is a Diogmites robber, but would like a confirmation, and if possible a species ID.

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Robber Fly - Proctacanthus nigriventris - female Robber Fly - Proctacanthus nigriventris - female

Moved
Moved from Proctacanthus.

Proct
Looks like a female Proctacanthus Tom. There are several species in the NE. Late summer is Proctacanthus time. And Diogmites and Promachus tend to be past peak and vanishing.

 
Proctacanthus
Thanks for the ID Herschel.

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