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Promachus kills Pondhawk - Promachus hinei - female
Copyright © 2005 Herschel Raney

Promachus kills Pondhawk - Promachus hinei - Female
Mayflower, Bell Slough, Faulkner County, Arkansas, USA
September 19, 2005
Size: 30mm
The Promachus hinei which is replaced in the Carolinas by Promachus rufipes (otherwise known as Lynette's Promachus). Dangerous large robbers they will take dragonflies, other large robbers and any sized butterfly or grasshopper. Note the differences in the leg color from Promachus rufipes.
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Contributed by Herschel Raney on 21 September, 2005 - 7:17pm
Last updated 22 September, 2005 - 6:43am

Why ID request?
Just curious--why is this under ID request? guide page has one of your other photos.

Great photos, as always!

I hope Rita stays away from you.

Patrick Coin
Durham, North Carolina
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