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Promachus hinei
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Copyright © 2009
Annette Daniel
Robber Fly - Large with prey -
Promachus hinei
Azle, Parker County, Texas, USA
July 27, 2009
Size: 2"
I am looking for identification of the Robberfly and, if possible, identification of what his prey is. Thank you.
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Contributed by
Annette Daniel
on 13 September, 2009 - 9:40am
Last updated 20 November, 2009 - 11:23am
Moved
Moved from
Giant Robber Flies
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norman and cheryl lavers
, 20 November, 2009 - 11:23am
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Moved
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Robber Flies
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Herschel Raney
, 2 November, 2009 - 2:51pm
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Ken Schneider
, 6 October, 2009 - 6:28pm
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i think Promachus, Giant Robber Fly
and the prey looks like a Horsefly.
Wait for the experts to be sure.
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Andrew Williams
, 13 September, 2009 - 9:55am
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