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Promachus vertebratus
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Copyright © 2006
Matthew Cook
robbers mating -
Promachus vertebratus
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Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA
August 16, 2006
Size: 1.5 inches
I believe these are the same species as the individual that I submitted earlier. Please ID species if you can.
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Contributed by
Matthew Cook
on 20 August, 2006 - 10:00pm
Last updated 15 September, 2008 - 7:51am
Moved
Moved from
Giant Robber Flies
.
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Herschel Raney
, 15 September, 2008 - 7:51am
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Moved
Moved from
Robber Flies
.
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Herschel Raney
, 16 February, 2007 - 4:34pm
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Excellent
Composition. Appears to be mating Promachus vertebratus.
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Herschel Raney
, 21 August, 2006 - 1:50pm
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Thanks Herschel
I was kinda going for the rule of thirds there. I checked out your website- nice photos!
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Matthew Cook
, 23 August, 2006 - 9:35pm
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Promachus
Now looks like fitchii, coming back to these. Male genitalia twisted with the white not showing. But may be just very golden verts.
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Herschel Raney
, 16 February, 2007 - 4:32pm
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