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small long-horned Robber fly?  - Taracticus octopunctatus

small long-horned Robber fly? - Taracticus octopunctatus
Fairfield, Somerset County, Maine, USA
August 17, 2011
Size: 6-9mm

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Moved
Moved from Robber Flies.

Taracticus
octopunctatus.

 
Thanks so much for the ID! D
Thanks so much for the ID!
Do you know what the Latin name is derived from?
Something with "eight?"

 
Named for
The four spots on each side of the abdomen (for a total of octo).

 
thanks again
thanks again

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