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Robber Fly - Holcocephala calva
Copyright © 2012 Karl Hillig

Robber Fly - Holcocephala calva
Ballston Lake, Saratoga County, New York, USA
August 8, 2011
Size: ~ 6 mm?
Appears to be a small robber fly. ID help appreciated.

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Robber Fly - Holcocephala calva Robber Fly - Holcocephala calva
Contributed by Karl Hillig on 11 February, 2012 - 4:27pm
Last updated 11 February, 2012 - 7:05pm

Moved
Moved from Robber Flies. Thanks for the ID, Tristan.
… Karl Hillig, 11 February, 2012 - 7:05pm

 
No problem. I've been having
No problem. I've been having a lot of fun on here since joining last week.
… Tristan McKnight, 11 February, 2012 - 7:12pm

Holcocephala
Holcocephala calva. You know the genus from the small size, wide set eyes and incredibly arched scutum, and the species from the slate grey color.
… Tristan McKnight, 11 February, 2012 - 6:57pm

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