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Predatory fly - Coenosia tigrina
Copyright © 2009 Nick Richter

Predatory fly - Coenosia tigrina
Lake Forest, Orange County, California, USA
September 5, 2009
Size: 7-8mm

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Contributed by Nick Richter on 5 September, 2009 - 7:08pm
Last updated 20 May, 2011 - 7:34pm

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Guillotine choke hold?
A classic martial arts finishing move!

Nice shot Nick! Forgive my inane comment, what I appreciate is the way insect predators coordinate all of there limbs so skillfully, and how you captured the moment!
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